NOUN

derLuxus/ˈlʊksʊs/luxury; extravagance; opulence

Luxus is a German noun that means luxury, extravagance, or opulence. It is pronounced /ˈlʊksʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.a state or situation in which one enjoys costly or unnecessary comforts and pleasures(standard of living, comfort)

a.abundance of material comforts that are not necessary for basic living

Ein Leben im Luxus kann sehr verführerisch sein.—A life of luxury can be very tempting.

b.an object or experience considered an indulgence rather than a necessity

Schokolade ist für mich ein kleiner Luxus.—Chocolate is a small luxury for me.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Luxus—
Genitivedes Luxus—
Dativedem Luxus—
Accusativeden Luxus—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Luxus" mean in English?
"Luxus" means luxury, extravagance, or opulence. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Luxus"?
"Luxus" is pronounced /ˈlʊksʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Luxus" der, die, or das?
"Luxus" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Luxus"?
"Luxus" is a noun in German.

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