life stage
die Lebensphase, die Lebensphasen
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life stage
A period in a person's life characterized by a particular age, life circumstances, or developments.
In der Lebensphase zwischen Schule und Beruf müssen viele junge Menschen wichtige Entscheidungen treffen.
During the life stage between school and starting a career, many young people have to make important decisions.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Lebensphasen |
| genitive | der Lebensphase |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Lebensphase | die Lebensphasen |
| accusative | die Lebensphase | die Lebensphasen |
| dative | der Lebensphase | den Lebensphasen |
| genitive | der Lebensphase | der Lebensphasen |
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'Lebensphase' is made up of 'Leben' (life) and 'Phase' (phase). It therefore refers to a limited period of time in a person's life.
Die ersten Jahre im Berufsleben sind eine wichtige Lebensphase.
The first years of working life are an important life stage.
'Lebensphase' is often used with verbs such as 'durchlaufen' (to go through), 'beginnen' (to begin), and 'abschließen' (to complete). Adjectives such as 'früh' (early), 'spät' (late), 'prägend' (formative), or 'entscheidend' (decisive) also often come before it.
Viele Menschen durchlaufen diese Lebensphase mit ähnlichen Erfahrungen.
Many people go through this life stage with similar experiences.
For a particular period in life, 'Lebensphase' is often used with 'in' and a more specific description. Typical patterns are 'in einer frühen Lebensphase' (in an early life stage) or 'in dieser Lebensphase' (during this life stage).
In dieser Lebensphase verändert sich der Alltag vieler Eltern stark.
During this life stage, many parents' daily routines change considerably.
