German Conversation · Level 44
73 words
German word
Erlebnis
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈleːpnɪs/
Meaning
- neuter nounexperience
Example
Im Urlaub hatte ich viele Erlebnisse.
I had many experiences while on vacation.
More examples
Das Festival war ein kulturelles Erlebnis.
The festival was a cultural experience.
Core concept
A concrete event that becomes a lasting personal memory.
Common phrases
ein kulturelles Erlebnis
a cultural experience
Erlebnisse teilen
share experiences
ein persönliches Erlebnis
a personal experience
Similar words
Erfahrung: Knowledge or skill developed through experience over time.
Erinnerung: A mental recollection of a past event.
Ereignis: Something that happens at a particular time.
Eindruck: A feeling or impression that remains after an encounter.
Definition in German
Ein Erlebnis ist ein konkreter Vorfall oder Moment, den man bewusst erlebt und an den man sich erinnert.
Word origin
The noun Erlebnis comes from erleben with the suffix -nis, which forms nouns for a result, state, or experienced content.
Usage tips
- Erlebnis usually refers to one particular lived event, while Erfahrung more often refers to knowledge or skill gained through experience.