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living conditions
The external circumstances and conditions under which a living being exists. This includes social, economic, ecological, and political factors that influence quality of life.
In vielen Entwicklungsländern haben sich die Lebensbedingungen in den letzten Jahrzehnten verbessert.
In many developing countries, living conditions have improved over the past decades.
The word is made up of 'Leben' (life) and 'Bedingung' (condition). The 's' is a linking s. The literal meaning is 'condition of life'.
Die Organisation kämpft für bessere Lebensbedingungen in der Region.
The organization is fighting for better living conditions in the region.
This word is used almost exclusively in the plural: 'die Lebensbedingungen' (living conditions). The singular form 'die Lebensbedingung' (living condition) is very rare and sounds unnatural, because people usually talk about a whole set of circumstances.
Die wirtschaftliche Krise hat die Lebensbedingungen für viele Menschen verschlechtert.
The economic crisis has worsened living conditions for many people.
Common verbs in this context are 'verbessern' (to improve), 'verschlechtern' (to worsen), 'schaffen' (to create), or 'sichern' (to secure). Typical adjectives are 'gut' (good), 'schlecht' (bad), 'schwierig' (difficult), or 'menschenwürdig' (humane).
Die Regierung hat versprochen, die Lebensbedingungen auf dem Land zu verbessern.
The government has promised to improve living conditions in rural areas.
life situation
Lebensbedingung and Lebenssituation both describe the circumstances in which someone lives. Lebensbedingung mainly refers to the external factors that influence life, while Lebenssituation covers a person’s entire current situation. For a person’s circumstances at a particular point in time, Lebenssituation is therefore the better choice.
Sauberes Wasser und sichere Wohnungen sind wichtige Lebensbedingungen für die Menschen dort.
Clean water and safe housing are important living conditions for the people there.
Nach dem Umzug hat sich ihre Lebenssituation deutlich verändert.
Her life situation changed significantly after the move.
