German word

Lebensqualität

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈleːbn̩skvaliˌtɛːt/

Meaning

  • feminine nounquality of life

Example

Die Lebensqualität in der Stadt ist hoch.

The quality of life in the city is high.

Illustration for Lebensqualität (quality of life)

More examples

Studien versuchen, die Lebensqualität anhand verschiedener Indikatoren zu messen.

Studies try to measure quality of life using various indicators.

Core concept

A whole-life balance of health, security, surroundings, and daily satisfaction.

Common phrases

  • die Lebensqualität messen

    measure quality of life

  • ein hohes Maß an Lebensqualität erreichen

    achieve a high level of quality of life

  • auf die Lebensqualität achten

    pay attention to quality of life

Similar words

Lebenszufriedenheit: The sense of happiness and contentment gained from everyday living.
Wohlbefinden: A comfortable state of sound physical and mental health.
Wohnqualität: The quality and convenience of housing and the surrounding area.
Gesundheitszustand: The condition of the body as shown by illness, strength, and fitness.

Definition in German

Lebensqualität bezeichnet die Gesamtheit der Bedingungen, die das Wohlbefinden und die Zufriedenheit des täglichen Lebens beeinflussen.

Word origin

Lebensqualität is a compound of Leben, meaning life, and Qualität, meaning quality, so its formation directly names the quality of life.

Usage tips

  • Lebensqualität is a feminine noun, so its definite article is die, and it is normally used in the singular for an overall condition.

Related words

  • Qualitätsindexquality indexnoun
  • qualitativqualitativeadjective

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