lifestyle
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lifestyle
The characteristic way in which a person or group lives their life, including habits, attitudes, consumer behavior, and leisure activities.
Sie pflegt einen sehr gesunden Lebensstil mit viel Sport und vegetarischer Ernährung.
She maintains a very healthy lifestyle with lots of exercise and a vegetarian diet.
'Lebensstil' (lifestyle) is a compound noun made from 'das Leben' (life) and 'der Stil' (style). The 's' in the middle is a linking element that connects the two words. The meaning is literally 'the style of life.'
Ein nachhaltiger Lebensstil wird für viele Menschen immer wichtiger.
A sustainable lifestyle is becoming increasingly important for many people.
Common verbs used with 'Lebensstil' (lifestyle) are 'einen Lebensstil führen' (to lead a lifestyle), 'pflegen' (to maintain), or 'haben' (to have). When you change something, you say 'seinen Lebensstil ändern' (to change one's lifestyle).
Er versucht, einen aktiveren Lebensstil zu führen.
He is trying to lead a more active lifestyle.
A lifestyle is often described with certain adjectives. Typical examples are 'gesund' (healthy) or 'ungesund' (unhealthy), 'aktiv' (active), 'modern' (modern), 'traditionell' (traditional), or 'nachhaltig' (sustainable).
Viele junge Leute bevorzugen einen urbanen und flexiblen Lebensstil.
Many young people prefer an urban and flexible lifestyle.
way of life
Die Lebensweise and der Lebensstil can both refer to the typical way someone lives. “Lebensstil” places more emphasis on a characteristic pattern and a recognizable orientation, while “Lebensweise” more neutrally refers to specific habits and routines. “Lebensstil” often fits a visible orientation or attitude, while “Lebensweise” is more suitable for describing everyday life.
Sein gesunder Lebensstil zeigt sich an regelmäßigem Sport und frischem Essen.
His healthy lifestyle is reflected in regular exercise and fresh food.
Ihre Lebensweise ist einfach, weil sie jeden Tag selbst kocht und wenig einkauft.
Her way of life is simple because she cooks for herself every day and buys very little.
