family life
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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.
private life
'das Privatleben' and 'das Familienleben' are close in meaning because family is often part of the private sphere. But 'das Privatleben' is broader: it also includes friends, hobbies, personal habits, and one's own privacy. 'Das Familienleben' refers more specifically to living together and relationships within a family. Learners may confuse the words when talking about things at home. If you are talking generally about the personal sphere outside of work, 'Privatleben' fits. If it is especially about parents, children, partners, or everyday life in the family, 'Familienleben' is more precise.
Im Sommer verbringen sie viel Zeit zusammen und genießen ihr Familienleben.
In the summer, they spend a lot of time together and enjoy their family life.
Pauls Privatleben bleibt auch unter Freunden ein sehr persönliches Thema.
Paul's private life remains a very personal topic, even among friends.