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family life
The totality of relationships, interactions, and everyday life together within a family. It describes the way in which the members of a family shape their daily life together.
Ein harmonisches Familienleben ist ihm wichtiger als beruflicher Erfolg.
A harmonious family life is more important to him than professional success.
'Familienleben' is made up of 'die Familie' (family) and 'das Leben' (life). The '-n-' in the middle is a linking sound that connects the two words smoothly. It literally means 'the life of the family.'
Am Wochenende steht bei uns das Familienleben im Vordergrund.
On weekends, family life is our main focus.
The word is often combined with adjectives that describe its quality. Typical examples are a 'harmonisches' (harmonious), 'glückliches' (happy), 'chaotisches' (chaotic), or 'stressiges' (stressful) family life.
Seit der Geburt der Zwillinge ist ihr Familienleben ziemlich turbulent.
Since the birth of the twins, their family life has been quite turbulent.
A very common and important phrase in Germany is 'Beruf und Familienleben vereinbaren' (to reconcile work and family life). It describes the challenge of bringing work and family into balance.
Für viele Eltern ist es schwierig, Beruf und Familienleben gut zu organisieren.
For many parents, it is difficult to organize work and family life well.
coexistence / living together
Zusammenleben focuses on how family members live together and get along. Familienleben encompasses the family’s entire shared sphere of life, including relationships and the organization of everyday life. Zusammenleben is appropriate when referring to the quality of living together, while Familienleben refers to family life as a whole.
Gemeinsame Mahlzeiten gehören fest zu unserem Familienleben.
Eating meals together is an established part of our family life.
Offene Gespräche erleichtern das Zusammenleben in unserer Familie.
Open conversations make it easier for our family to live together.
