German Conversation · Level 116
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German word
Lebensraum
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːbn̩sˌʁaʊ̯m/
Meaning
- masculine nounhabitat
Example
Viele Insekten verlieren durch Pestizide ihren Lebensraum.
Many insects are losing their habitat due to pesticides.
More examples
In städtischen Gebieten schrumpft der natürliche Lebensraum vieler Tiere durch Bebauung.
In urban areas, the natural habitat of many animals is shrinking due to development.
Core concept
A surrounding space that supports life through shelter, resources, and room to live.
Common phrases
der natürliche Lebensraum
the natural habitat
Lebensraum verlieren
lose habitat
geschützter Lebensraum
protected habitat
Similar words
Wohnraum: Rooms or housing intended for people to live in.
Wohngebiet: An area where homes are clustered together.
Lebensbedingungen: Concrete conditions of daily life, such as food, income, and hygiene.
Lebensverhältnisse: The overall social and economic circumstances in which people live.
Definition in German
Lebensraum ist der Raum, in dem Organismen oder Menschen leben und ihre Lebensgrundlagen haben.
Word origin
The compound Lebensraum joins Leben, 'life', with Raum, 'space', and originally describes an area connected with living.
Usage tips
- In ecology, Lebensraum is standard for habitat, while Wohnraum is usually more natural for housing or accommodation.
Other meanings
- living areanoun
- living spacenoun
Related words
- Lebensraumverlusthabitat lossnoun
- Lebensraumnutzunghabitat usenoun