outlook on life
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outlook on life
The basic attitude, mindset, and values with which a person approaches life.
Trotz vieler Schwierigkeiten hat sie sich ihre positive Lebenseinstellung bewahrt.
Despite many difficulties, she has maintained her positive outlook on life.
The word is made up of 'Leben' (life) and 'Einstellung' (attitude). 'Einstellung' comes from the verb 'einstellen' (to adjust/set) and here means a person's mental 'Einstellung' (attitude) or orientation toward life.
Ihre Lebenseinstellung hat sich nach der Reise komplett verändert.
Her outlook on life completely changed after the trip.
A 'Lebenseinstellung' (outlook on life) is almost always described more precisely by an adjective. Very common are: eine positive, negative, optimistische, pessimistische oder gelassene Lebenseinstellung (a positive, negative, optimistic, pessimistic, or relaxed outlook on life).
Er geht mit einer optimistischen Lebenseinstellung durchs Leben.
He goes through life with an optimistic outlook on life.
A very common pattern is the combination with the verb 'haben' (to have). You 'have' a particular outlook on life. You can also 'ändern' (change), 'beibehalten' (maintain), or 'entwickeln' (develop) it.
Mein Großvater hatte immer eine sehr pragmatische Lebenseinstellung.
My grandfather always had a very pragmatic outlook on life.
attitude / setting
'die Einstellung' and 'die Lebenseinstellung' both describe an attitude or way of thinking. 'Einstellung' can refer to almost any topic, for example work, sports, or a person. 'Lebenseinstellung' is more specific and means someone's basic outlook on life as a whole. The words can be confused because a 'Lebenseinstellung' is a type of 'Einstellung'. If you are only talking about a specific topic, use 'Einstellung'. If you mean how someone generally goes through life, 'Lebenseinstellung' is more precise.
Ihre positive Lebenseinstellung hilft ihr auch in schwierigen Zeiten.
Her positive outlook on life helps her even in difficult times.
Omar hat eine klare Einstellung zu Nachrichten in sozialen Medien.
Omar has a clear attitude toward news on social media.