Rich in different languages

Rich in Different Languages

Discover 'Rich' in 134 Languages: Dive into Translations, Hear Pronunciations, and Uncover Cultural Insights.

Updated on March 6, 2024

The word 'rich' is more than just a term to describe financial wealth. It signifies abundance, prosperity, and fertility across various cultures and languages. The concept of richness is not limited to material possessions; it can also refer to one's intellectual, emotional, or spiritual well-being. Throughout history, rich individuals have been patrons of the arts, driving cultural movements and leaving lasting legacies.

For instance, in English, 'rich' describes someone who has an abundance of resources. In Spanish, 'rico' (masculine) or 'rica' (feminine) conveys the same meaning. In French, 'riche' is used, reflecting the language's shared roots with English. In Mandarin Chinese, '富' (fù) represents wealth and prosperity. In Japanese, '豊か' (yutaka) signifies richness in a broad sense, encompassing abundance in various aspects of life.

Explore the many facets of 'rich' in different languages and broaden your understanding of this versatile word. Delve into the cultural significance of richness across the globe, and discover how the translation of this single term can open up a world of fascinating traditions and customs.

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Rich in Sub-Saharan African Languages

Afrikaansryk
"Ryk" in Afrikaans comes from the Middle Dutch "rijk", meaning "powerful, influential, or wealthy".
Amharicሀብታም
The word ሀብታም (habtam) is related to the word for "giving" (habtu), suggesting that wealth is something that should be shared.
Hausamai arziki
"Mai arziki" in Hausa means "rich" and it is derived from the Arabic word "ma'ruf" meaning "known" or "famous".
Igbobara ọgaranya
Igbo bara ọgaranya, meaning “wealthy or rich,” is etymologically linked to the terms bara (to have) and ọgaranya (abundance).
Malagasymanan-karena
The Malagasy word "manan-karena" also contains older ideas of wealth in the possession of precious metals and rice.
Nyanja (Chichewa)olemera
Nyanja's 'olemera' also means "wealthy" and derives from the root 'lemera', meaning "to be heavy".
Shonamupfumi
In Shona, "mupfumi" can also refer to a fertile area of land.
Somalihodan
Hodan derives from the Arabic word awdan, meaning 'vessel,' indicating a vessel of wealth
Sesothoruile
(Sesotho) ruile also means 'fat, abundant, or fertile' (esp. in the physical sense), and even 'good' or 'handsome'.
Swahilitajiri
From the Arabic 'taajir, meaning 'trader'
Xhosasisityebi
The word 'sisityebi' in Xhosa has connotations of 'fatness' or 'wealth' and is often used to describe animals or land.
Yorubaọlọrọ
The word "ọlọrọ" is derived from the verbs "ọ" (to have) and "rọ" (to ask), implying that a wealthy person is someone who has and can give to others.
Zuluocebile
The word "ocebile" has an alternative meaning of "a person of wealth".
Bambaranafolotigi
Ewekpᴐ ga
Kinyarwandaabakire
Lingalamozwi
Lugandaobugagga
Sepedihumile
Twi (Akan)sikanya

Rich in North African & Middle Eastern Languages

Arabicغني
The word "غني" in Arabic also means to be self-sufficient or independent.
Hebrewעָשִׁיר
The word עָשִׁיר derives from an ancient root meaning "to remain," suggesting wealth as a sign of enduring stability.
Pashtoبډای
The word "بډای" not only means "wealthy" in Pashto, but also refers to a man who has reached a state of spiritual fulfillment and contentment.
Arabicغني
The word "غني" in Arabic also means to be self-sufficient or independent.

Rich in Western European Languages

Albaniani pasur
The word "i pasur" ultimately comes from the Latin word "pecunia" meaning "money". Therefore it is a cognate of the English word "pecuniary".
Basqueaberatsa
The word "aberatsa" originally meant "strong" or "noble" in Basque before coming to mean "rich"
Catalanric
Catalan word "ric" comes from Latin word "dives" meaning "wealthy," and also means "tasty" in Catalan.
Croatianbogat
The word 'bogat' in Croatian is derived from Proto-Indo-European *bʰog- (
Danishrig
The Danish word "rig" can also refer to a ship's sails or rigging.
Dutchrijk
"Rijk" in Dutch also refers to an administrative division in the Netherlands.
Englishrich
The word "rich" comes from the Old English word "rice" meaning "powerful" or "wealthy".
Frenchriches
In French, "riches" can also refer to wealth or material possessions.
Frisianryk
The Old Frisian word "ryk" also referred to wealth, power, and honor, and is derived from the Proto-Germanic root "*rīkijaz," meaning "powerful" or "ruler."
Galicianrico
In Galician, "rico" can also mean "tasty" or "beautiful", highlighting the connection between wealth and sensory pleasure or aesthetic appeal.
Germanreich
It derives from Middle High German "rîche," which originally signified territory and still does (in modern German as Reich).
Icelandicríkur
The Icelandic word "ríkur" is also used to mean "powerful" or "influential."
Irishsaibhir
Historically, "saibhir" could also refer to wealth given by the church, or a "bishop's gift".
Italianricco
The word "ricco" in Italian also means "abundant" or "opulent".
Luxembourgishräich
Maltesesinjur
The word "sinjur" in Maltese comes from the Italian word "signore", meaning "lord" or "master".
Norwegianrik
Rik was derived from two separate Norwegian words: "ríkja" (realm or kingdom) and "ríkr" (powerful).
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)rico
In Portuguese, "rico" can also mean "delicious" or "luscious".
Scots Gaelicbeairteach
"Beathairteach" is a word primarily used in Highland and Western dialects of Scottish Gaelic, unlike the more standardised "giullach".
Spanishrico
The word "Rico" in Spanish can also mean "delicious" or "attractive".
Swedishrik
The word "rik" in Swedish can also mean "realm" or "empire".
Welshcyfoethog
The word "cyfoethog" has its roots in the Proto-Celtic word "*komed" meaning "a treasure".

Rich in Eastern European Languages

Belarusianбагаты
The word богаты "bagaty" also has the following meanings in Belarusian: 1) a wealthy person; 2) a large number; 3) an abundance.
Bosnianbogat
"Bogat" also means a brave warrior in old Slavic languages.
Bulgarianбогат
The Bulgarian word "богат" also refers to "God" as the supreme authority possessing supreme power and resources.
Czechbohatý
Czech "bohatý" is cognate with Old Church Slavonic "bogatъ" (wealthy), which is of Turkic origin.
Estonianrikas
While "rikas" normally means "wealthy" in Estonian, it can also refer to a "row" or a "line".
Finnishrikas
The word "rikas" in Finnish originally meant "wealth in animals" and is related to the word "riista" for "wild game".
Hungariangazdag
The word "gazdag" in Hungarian is derived from the Turkish word "kazyk", meaning "gold" or "wealth".
Latvianbagāts
The Latvian word “bagāts” also means "fertile soil."
Lithuanianturtingas
"Turtingas" is derived from "turtas", which can also mean "wealth" or "fortune".
Macedonianбогати
The word "богати" in Macedonian can also mean "wealthy" or "affluent".
Polishbogaty
"Bogaty" (rich) is etymologically related to "bóg" (God) or "bogowie" (deities) due to the Slavic idea of god-given riches.
Romanianbogat
The word "bogat" in Romanian is also used to describe someone who is abundant or generous.
Russianбогатый
"Богатый" comes from "бог" ("god") and relates to blessings and bounty.
Serbianбогат
The word "богат" (rich) is derived from the Proto-Slavic word *bogatъ, which also meant "God" or "wealth".
Slovakbohatý
The Slovak word "bohatý" also means abundant or plentiful.
Slovenianbogati
The word 'bogati' is derived from a Proto-Slavic word '*bogatъ', cognate with 'bog' (god), meaning 'blessed' or 'favored by fortune'.
Ukrainianбагатий
The word "багатий" comes from the Proto-Slavic word *bogatъ, which means "wealthy" or "abundant".

Rich in South Asian Languages

Bengaliধনী
"ধনী" is also used as a term of respect for elders.
Gujaratiશ્રીમંત
The word "શ્રીમંત" comes from the Sanskrit word "śrimanta", which means "auspicious" or "fortunate".
Hindiधनी
The word "धनी" can also mean "intelligent" or "wise" in Hindi.
Kannadaಶ್ರೀಮಂತ
The word "ಶ್ರೀಮಂತ" was also used as an honorary title given to respected and learned persons in ancient Kannada literature.
Malayalamസമ്പന്നൻ
The word "സമ്പന്നൻ" (rich) is derived from the root word "സമ്പത്" (wealth), and can also refer to prosperity or affluence.
Marathiश्रीमंत
"श्रीमंत" (rich) is a Marathi word that comes from Sanskrit and has the same meaning in both languages, and it can also mean "auspicious" or "prosperous."
Nepaliधनी
The word 'धनी' in Nepali is derived from the Sanskrit word 'धन' which means 'wealth' or 'prosperity'. It also has a secondary meaning of 'master' or 'lord'.
Punjabiਅਮੀਰ
The Punjabi word "ਅਮੀਰ" not only means "rich" but also refers to a wealthy, noble, or influential person.
Sinhala (Sinhalese)පොහොසත්
The word "පොහොසත්" (rich) in Sinhala (Sinhalese) is derived from the Pali word "puthu" (much, abundant).
Tamilபணக்கார
The word "பணக்கார" is derived from the root word "பணம்" (money), and also means "lender" or "moneylender".
Teluguధనవంతుడు
The word "ధనవంతుడు" comes from the Sanskrit word "dhana" meaning wealth and "vant" meaning possessing.
Urduامیر
The Urdu word "امیر" can also refer to a ruler, a commander, or a prince.

Rich in East Asian Languages

Chinese (Simplified)丰富
The character 丰 in 丰富 also means "abundant," while 富 means "wealthy."
Chinese (Traditional)豐富
The character "丰" in "豐富" originally depicted a vessel filled with offerings, implying abundance and wealth.
Japaneseリッチ
The word "リッチ" can also mean "luxurious" or "elaborate" in Japanese.
Korean풍부한
"풍부한" is an adjective that means abundant, plentiful, or ample. It also has a figurative meaning of deep or powerful.
Mongolianбаян
"Баян" is also a popular Mongolian first name, often given to children born into wealthy families.
Myanmar (Burmese)ကြွယ်ဝသော
The word ကြွယ်ဝသော is derived from Pali, where it means 'rich in qualities', and is also used in Myanmar (Burmese) to denote 'abundant' or 'prosperous'.

Rich in South East Asian Languages

Indonesiankaya
In some Indonesian dialects, "kaya" also means "to possess or own something".
Javanesesugihe
"Sugihe" is derived from the Proto-Austronesian term "suji" meaning essence, and is cognate with the Malay word "sugih" meaning wealth.
Khmerអ្នកមាន
The Khmer word "អ្នកមាន" can also refer to someone who has a high social or economic status, or someone who is wealthy.
Laoອຸດົມສົມບູນ
Malaykaya
The word "kaya" in Malay shares the same root with the Sanskrit word "kosha" meaning "treasury" or "treasure".
Thaiรวย
"รวย" is also used to describe a situation or person with a lot of something, such as friends, knowledge, or experience.
Vietnamesegiàu có
The word "giàu có" derives from the Old Vietnamese word "giàu," meaning "abundant" or "plentiful."
Filipino (Tagalog)mayaman

Rich in Central Asian Languages

Azerbaijanizəngin
The Azerbaijani word "zəngin" is derived from the Persian word "zang", which means "bell" or "treasure."
Kazakhбай
The word "бай" derives from the Turkic root "bay", meaning "lord" or "chief".
Kyrgyzбай
The Kyrgyz word "бай" (rich) is possibly derived from the Turkic word "bay" (lord) or the Mongolian word "bai" (wealth).
Tajikбой
The word "бой" is cognate with the Persian word "بای" (bāy) meaning "lord".
Turkmenbaý
Uzbekboy
The word "boy" in Uzbek can also refer to a "lad" or "young man".
Uyghurباي

Rich in Pacific Languages

Hawaiianwaiwai
In the Hawaiian language, "waiwai" denotes not only wealth but also abundance and prosperity.
Maoritaonga
The Maori word "taonga" can also refer to treasured possessions or heirlooms.
Samoanmauoa
In Samoan mythology, "mauoa" also refers to a type of demon or evil spirit.
Tagalog (Filipino)mayaman
Mayaman comes from Arabic word "ma-yamin" which means luck, fortune, or wealth.

Rich in American Indigenous Languages

Aymaramuxsa
Guaraniiviruhetáva

Rich in International Languages

Esperantoriĉa
The Esperanto word 'riĉa' derives from the Old Church Slavonic word 'ričь' meaning 'great' or 'wealthy'.
Latindives
The word "dives" in Latin can also mean "godlike" or "divine", suggesting a connection between wealth and deity.

Rich in Others Languages

Greekπλούσιος
πλούσιος derives from the adjective πλέος,
Hmongnplua nuj
In Hmong, "nplua nuj" is also a metaphor for "wealthy in spirit" or "blessed with good fortune."
Kurdishdewlemend
The word "dewlemend" in Kurdish is derived from the Persian word "daulatmand," meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous."
Turkishzengin
The word 'zengin' in Turkish, originally 'dîngîn,' evolved from a similar Persian word meaning 'lively, strong'.
Xhosasisityebi
The word 'sisityebi' in Xhosa has connotations of 'fatness' or 'wealth' and is often used to describe animals or land.
Yiddishרייך
The Yiddish word "רייך" also means "large" or "generous".
Zuluocebile
The word "ocebile" has an alternative meaning of "a person of wealth".
Assameseধনী
Aymaramuxsa
Bhojpuriधनी
Dhivehiމުއްސަނދި
Dogriअमीर
Filipino (Tagalog)mayaman
Guaraniiviruhetáva
Ilocanonabaknang
Kriojɛntri
Kurdish (Sorani)دەوڵەمەند
Maithiliधनी
Meiteilon (Manipuri)ꯏꯅꯥꯛ ꯈꯨꯟꯕ
Mizohausa
Oromosooressa
Odia (Oriya)ଧନୀ
Quechuaqullqisapa
Sanskritधनिकः
Tatarбай
Tigrinyaሓፍታም
Tsongarifumo

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