standard of living
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standard of living
The level of material prosperity, comfort, and available goods and services that a person, group, or society has access to.
Durch die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung hat sich der Lebensstandard in dem Land deutlich verbessert.
Due to economic development, the standard of living in the country has improved significantly.
The word is made up of 'Leben' (life) and 'Standard' (standard), connected with an 's'. So it literally means the 'standard of life' and describes the quality of material living conditions.
Ein hoher Lebensstandard bedeutet nicht automatisch ein glückliches Leben.
A high standard of living does not automatically mean a happy life.
The standard of living is often described with the adjectives 'hoch' (high) or 'niedrig' (low). Typical verbs are 'verbessern' (to improve), 'erhöhen' (to raise), 'steigern' (to increase), 'senken' (to lower), or 'halten' (to maintain).
Die Regierung möchte den Lebensstandard der Bevölkerung erhöhen.
The government wants to raise the population's standard of living.
'Lebensstandard' (standard of living) is a term used mainly in formal contexts such as economics, politics, and sociology. It is used less often in everyday colloquial speech.
In der Studie wird der Lebensstandard verschiedener Länder verglichen.
The study compares the standard of living in different countries.
prosperity
Wohlstand refers to the state of having enough money and material goods. Lebensstandard, by contrast, describes the level of provision and comfort that this makes possible. Wohlstand is appropriate for existing wealth, while Lebensstandard refers to the specific living conditions.
Der höhere Lebensstandard zeigt sich in besseren Wohnungen und einer guten Versorgung.
The higher standard of living is evident in better homes and good access to essential services.
Der wachsende Wohlstand ermöglicht vielen Familien ein komfortables Leben.
Growing prosperity enables many families to live comfortably.
