Luxus
/ˈlʊksʊs/masculine
The German word for luxury is Luxus.
Luxus is the straightforward translation for the noun luxury, referring to something desirable but expensive. You may also see the idiomatic phrase im Luxus used to describe living or existing in a state of luxury.
Meaning: something desirable but expensive (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Luxus is the noun for luxury, you can use the adjective luxuriös to mean luxurious. To convey a sense of luxury through different nuances, you might use vornehm to mean distinguished or elegant or edel to mean noble or refined.
How does it change in a sentence?
Luxus is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlʊksʊs/
Did you know?
- The adjective luxuriös can be used to describe plants that are overgrown or lush, not just expensive items.
- Germans use the phrase Luxusproblem to describe a 'first world problem', where a complaint arises from having too much of a good thing.
- The concept of Luxus in German culture is often contrasted with Bescheidenheit, the virtue of modesty and frugality.
Examples in context
- Er führte ein Leben im Luxus.He led a life of luxury.This sentence is useful for describing a life lived in luxury using Luxus.Tatoeba #10015564 by wolfgangth, translation #304881 by CK
- Das ist der Gipfel des Luxus.It's the pinnacle of luxury.This sentence is useful for describing the pinnacle of luxury using Luxus.Tatoeba #12463606 by Yorwba, translation #3362432 by _undertoad
- Den Luxus haben wir nicht mehr.We don't have that luxury anymore.This sentence is useful for expressing that a certain luxury is no longer available using Luxus.Tatoeba #11698204 by sgoetze, translation #5725889 by CM
- Ich genieße den Luxus eines Fünf-Sterne-Hotels.I am enjoying the luxury of a five-star hotel.
- Das Hotel bietet absoluten Luxus.The hotel offers absolute luxury.
- Der Schmuckladen bietet exquisiten Luxus.The jewelry store offers exquisite luxury.
- Dieses Hotel ist luxuriöser als das andere.This hotel is more luxurious than the other one.
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Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are looking at expensive apartments.
- FelixDiese Wohnung ist echter Luxus.This apartment is true luxury.
- HannahJa, aber sie ist viel zu teuer.Yes, but it is much too expensive.
- FelixKönnen wir uns diesen Luxus leisten?Can we afford this luxury?
- HannahNein, Felix, das geht leider nicht.No, Felix, unfortunately that is not possible.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “luxury” translations and entries Luxus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
