A specific aspect or sector of human life, for example work, family, leisure, or health.
example
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.
Usage tips
Compound word
The word is a clear compound of 'Leben' (life) and 'Bereich' (area/sector). So it literally refers to a sector or area of life.
EXAMPLE
Gesundheit ist ein wichtiger Lebensbereich für jeden Menschen.
Health is an important area of life for every person.
Typical examples
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.
EXAMPLE
Er versucht, seinen beruflichen und privaten Lebensbereich klar zu trennen.
He tries to clearly separate his professional and private areas of life.
Typical verbs
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.
EXAMPLE
Viele Menschen finden es schwer, Arbeit und Familie in Einklang zu bringen.
Many people find it difficult to reconcile work and family.
Compare with
near_synonym
Lebensbereich vs Welt
world
'die Welt' and 'der Lebensbereich' can both describe a part of life. 'die Welt' sounds broader and often more figurative, for example 'die Arbeitswelt' (the world of work) or 'die Welt der Kinder' (the world of children). 'der Lebensbereich' is more factual and means a clearly defined area of human life, such as family, work, leisure, or health. If you are speaking generally and vividly about an environment, 'Welt' fits. If you want to organize or name areas precisely, 'Lebensbereich' is more appropriate.
Lebensbereich
Nach dem Gespräch achtet Lena in jedem Lebensbereich mehr auf ihre Gesundheit.
After the conversation, Lena pays more attention to her health in every area of life.
Welt
Für viele Jugendliche ist die digitale Welt ein wichtiger Teil des Alltags.
For many young people, the digital world is an important part of everyday life.