lifestyle / way of life
die Lebensführung
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way of life
The way in which a person shapes and leads their life, including their habits, moral principles, and lifestyle.
Eine gesunde Lebensführung mit Sport und ausgewogener Ernährung kann das Risiko für viele Krankheiten senken.
A healthy lifestyle with exercise and a balanced diet can reduce the risk of many diseases.
| gender | feminine die |
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| genitive | der Lebensführung |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Lebensführung | – |
| accusative | die Lebensführung | – |
| dative | der Lebensführung | – |
| genitive | der Lebensführung | – |
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The word is made up of 'Leben' (life), the linking -s, and 'Führung' (guidance/leading). So it literally describes the way one 'leads' or shapes one's own life.
Seine Lebensführung ist sehr diszipliniert und auf Erfolg ausgerichtet.
His way of life is very disciplined and focused on success.
This noun is often combined with adjectives that evaluate a lifestyle. Typical phrases are 'eine gesunde/ungesunde Lebensführung' (a healthy/unhealthy lifestyle), 'eine bewusste Lebensführung' (a conscious way of life), or 'eine chaotische Lebensführung' (a chaotic way of life).
Ein Arzt riet ihm zu einer grundlegenden Änderung seiner ungesunden Lebensführung.
A doctor advised him to make a fundamental change to his unhealthy lifestyle.
'Lebensführung' (lifestyle/way of life) is a rather formal word. It is often found in texts about health, psychology, or ethics, but less often in everyday colloquial speech.
Der Ratgeber gibt Tipps für eine nachhaltige Lebensführung.
The guide gives tips for a sustainable lifestyle.
way of life
Lebensweise and Lebensführung can both describe how someone lives. Lebensführung places more emphasis on consciously organizing and directing one's own life, while Lebensweise refers more to actual habits and living conditions. Lebensführung is often the better choice when evaluating or deliberately shaping one's life; Lebensweise is more suitable for everyday situations.
Eine gute Lebensführung hilft ihr, Arbeit, Erholung und gesunde Ernährung zu verbinden.
A well-organized way of life helps her combine work, relaxation, and a healthy diet.
Seine Lebensweise ist ruhig, weil er abends zu Hause bleibt und früh aufsteht.
His way of life is quiet because he stays home in the evenings and gets up early.
