English–German
“lifetime” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːpˌtsaɪ̯t/
Example
Die Werke blieben zu Lebzeiten unbekannt.
The works remained unknown during his lifetime.
How to say “lifetime” in German
“Lifetime” in German is Lebzeit.
A person's years form a bounded stretch of time in which events, recognition, or achievements can occur before death.
Example sentences with Lebzeit
Während seiner Lebzeit zog er sich oft aus dem öffentlichen Leben zurück.
During his lifetime, he often withdrew from public life.
Tips for using Lebzeit
- The fixed phrase zu Lebzeiten uses the plural form Lebzeiten after the dative preposition zu, although English usually uses singular 'lifetime'.