German Conversation · Level 53
72 words
German word
Lebensstil
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːbənsˌʃtiːl/
Meaning
- masculine nounlifestyle
Example
Viele Menschen verändern ihren Lebensstil.
Many people are changing their lifestyle.
More examples
Ein gesunder Lebensstil senkt das Risiko chronischer Krankheiten.
A healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of chronic diseases.
Core concept
A person's recurring pattern of choices in daily living, including habits, spending, and free time.
Common phrases
gesunder Lebensstil
healthy lifestyle
aktiver Lebensstil
active lifestyle
Similar words
Lebensweise: A way of living expressed through daily behavior and attitudes.
Lebensart: A personal or group style of life expressed through dress and conduct.
Lebensstandard: The material level of living reflected in income and owned goods.
Lebensführung: An organized approach to daily life, including health care and time management.
Definition in German
Lebensstil bezeichnet die Art und Weise, wie eine Person oder Gruppe ihr Leben gestaltet, besonders Gewohnheiten, Konsum und Freizeit.
Word origin
Lebensstil is a transparent German compound of Leben, 'life', and Stil, 'style', formed to name a style or pattern of living.
Usage tips
- Lebensstil is masculine, so the usual forms are der Lebensstil, einen Lebensstil, and die Lebensstile in the plural.
Other meanings
- way of lifenoun
Related words
- Lebensstiländerunglifestyle changenoun
- lebensstilbedingtlifestyle-relatedadjective