area of life
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area of life
A specific aspect or sector of human life, for example work, family, leisure, or health.
Es ist wichtig, eine gute Balance zwischen den verschiedenen Lebensbereichen zu finden.
It is important to find a good balance between the different areas of life.
The word is a clear compound of 'Leben' (life) and 'Bereich' (area/sector). So it literally refers to a sector or area of life.
Gesundheit ist ein wichtiger Lebensbereich für jeden Menschen.
Health is an important area of life for every person.
The word is often used to structure life. Typical 'Lebensbereiche' (areas of life) are the private, professional, social, and family areas of life. It is often used in the plural.
Er versucht, seinen beruflichen und privaten Lebensbereich klar zu trennen.
He tries to clearly separate his professional and private areas of life.
Common verbs in this context describe the management of these areas. You can 'trennen' (separate), 'verbinden' (connect), 'in Einklang bringen' (bring into harmony/reconcile), or 'vernachlässigen' (neglect) areas of life.
Viele Menschen finden es schwer, Arbeit und Familie in Einklang zu bringen.
Many people find it difficult to reconcile work and family.
habitat / living space
Lebensraum refers to the spatial and social environment in which a person lives and develops. Lebensbereich, by contrast, is a specific part of life, such as work or family. Use Lebensraum for the entire environment; when dividing life into individual aspects, use Lebensbereich.
Annas beruflicher Lebensbereich umfasst ihre Arbeit und ihre Kontakte im Büro.
Anna's professional area of life includes her work and her contacts at the office.
Annas Lebensraum umfasst ihre Wohnung, ihr Viertel und ihre sozialen Kontakte.
Anna's living space includes her apartment, her neighborhood, and her social contacts.
