English–German

“zest for life” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈleːbn̩sˌfʁɔʏ̯də/

Example

Die kleinen Lebensfreuden machen den Alltag schön.

The little joys of life make everyday life beautiful.

Illustration for Lebensfreude (zest for life)

How to say “zest for life” in German

“Zest for life” in German is Lebensfreude.

A person meets everyday life with bright energy instead of merely enjoying one isolated event.

Full entry for Lebensfreude: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Lebensfreude

Sie versucht, trotz Stress viel Lebensfreude zu bewahren.

She tries to maintain plenty of zest for life despite the stress.

Tips for using Lebensfreude

  • Lebensfreude commonly occurs with haben, zeigen, ausstrahlen, and voller Lebensfreude sein, which describe possession or outward expression.

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