lifestyle
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lifestyle
The way in which a person leads their life, especially with regard to their behavior, habits, and moral principles. The term often has an evaluative connotation.
Sein Arzt riet ihm dringend, seinen ungesunden Lebenswandel zu ändern.
His doctor urgently advised him to change his unhealthy lifestyle.
The word is made up of 'Leben' (life), the linking -s, and 'Wandel' (change, transformation). So it literally describes the way one shapes or changes one's life.
Ein gesunder Lebenswandel kann das Risiko für viele Krankheiten senken.
A healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of many diseases.
'Lebenswandel' (lifestyle) is often used with evaluative adjectives. Typical combinations are 'ein gesunder/ungesunder Lebenswandel' (a healthy/unhealthy lifestyle), 'ein solider Lebenswandel' (a respectable way of life), or 'ein fragwürdiger Lebenswandel' (a questionable lifestyle).
Er war bekannt für seinen ausschweifenden Lebenswandel.
He was known for his extravagant lifestyle.
The term 'Lebenswandel' (lifestyle) belongs more to elevated or formal language. You often find it in medical advice, official reports, or literary texts.
Der Bericht der Polizei beschreibt den Lebenswandel des Verdächtigen.
The police report describes the suspect's lifestyle.
way of life
Lebensweise usually describes neutrally how someone lives and what habits they have. Lebenswandel also refers to a person's way of life, but it often carries a moral evaluation. Lebensweise is suitable for an objective description; Lebenswandel is often used for praise or criticism.
Die Nachbarn halten Marias verantwortungsvollen Lebenswandel für vorbildlich.
The neighbors consider Maria's responsible way of life exemplary.
Die Nachbarn beschreiben Marias ruhige Lebensweise auf dem Land.
The neighbors describe Maria's quiet way of life in the countryside.
