B2 adjective Neutral

welfare

/ˈwɛlˌfɛər/

Relating to the health, happiness, and professional or financial security of individuals or groups. In a political context, it describes systems or policies where the government provides social services and financial assistance to citizens in need.

Beispiele

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1

I called my grandmother just to check on her general welfare after the storm.

I called my grandmother just to check on her general welfare after the storm.

2

The committee is responsible for overseeing the welfare of all international students on campus.

The committee is responsible for overseeing the welfare of all international students on campus.

3

My dog's welfare is my top priority when I'm looking for a pet sitter.

My dog's welfare is my top priority when I'm looking for a pet sitter.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
welfare
Adjektiv
welfare
Verwandt
well-being
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Merkhilfe

Think of the phrase 'Fare Well.' If you 'fare well' in life, you are in a state of 'welfare'—you are doing well and are healthy.

Schnelles Quiz

The local government has increased its budget for _____ programs to support unemployed workers.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: welfare

Beispiele

1

I called my grandmother just to check on her general welfare after the storm.

everyday

I called my grandmother just to check on her general welfare after the storm.

2

The committee is responsible for overseeing the welfare of all international students on campus.

formal

The committee is responsible for overseeing the welfare of all international students on campus.

3

My dog's welfare is my top priority when I'm looking for a pet sitter.

informal

My dog's welfare is my top priority when I'm looking for a pet sitter.

4

Sociological research indicates that robust welfare programs can significantly reduce crime rates.

academic

Sociological research indicates that robust welfare programs can significantly reduce crime rates.

5

Our corporate welfare package includes health insurance, gym memberships, and mental health days.

business

Our corporate welfare package includes health insurance, gym memberships, and mental health days.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
welfare
Adjektiv
welfare
Verwandt
well-being

Häufige Kollokationen

welfare state a system where the government protects the health and well-being of its citizens
animal welfare the well-being of non-human animals
welfare benefits financial help provided by the government
social welfare organized public or private social services for the assistance of disadvantaged groups
child welfare services designed to ensure the safety and well-being of children

Häufige Phrasen

on welfare

receiving financial aid from the government because of being poor or unemployed

welfare reform

changes to the laws regarding how government aid is distributed

promote the general welfare

to encourage the health and happiness of the whole community

Wird oft verwechselt mit

welfare vs farewell

Farewell is an expression of good-bye, while welfare refers to well-being or social aid.

welfare vs warfare

Warfare refers to the activities of fighting a war, which is the opposite of the peaceful stability implied by welfare.

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Nutzungshinweise

While 'welfare' is technically a noun, it is frequently used as an attributive adjective to describe programs, policies, or systems (e.g., 'welfare services'). In North America, the term often specifically implies government financial aid for the poor.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often misspell the word as 'wellfare' (adding an extra 'l') or confuse the meaning with 'wealth' (which only refers to money).

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Merkhilfe

Think of the phrase 'Fare Well.' If you 'fare well' in life, you are in a state of 'welfare'—you are doing well and are healthy.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Middle English 'wel fare,' which literally meant 'to fare well' or to get along well in life.

Grammatikmuster

Used as an uncountable noun Functions as an attributive adjective before nouns like 'system', 'state', or 'program' Preposition 'of' is used to specify the subject: 'the welfare of [group]'
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Kultureller Kontext

In the United Kingdom and much of Europe, the 'welfare state' is a prideful term for a comprehensive social safety net, whereas in the United States, 'welfare' can sometimes carry a negative social stigma associated with dependency.

Schnelles Quiz

The local government has increased its budget for _____ programs to support unemployed workers.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: welfare

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