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life path
The entire course of a person's life from birth to death, including all important events, developments, and experiences.
Sein Lebensweg war von vielen Erfolgen, aber auch von schweren Schicksalsschlägen geprägt.
His life path was shaped by many successes, but also by severe blows of fate.
The word is composed of 'das Leben' (life) and 'der Weg' (path/way). So it figuratively describes the path a person walks through life.
In seiner Biografie blickt er auf seinen langen Lebensweg zurück.
In his biography, he looks back on his long life path.
'Lebensweg' (life path) is often combined with adjectives like 'bewegt' (eventful), 'schwierig' (difficult), or 'erfolgreich' (successful). Typical verbs are 'prägen' (to shape) or 'nachzeichnen' (to trace/reconstruct).
Ihre Kindheit hat ihren gesamten weiteren Lebensweg geprägt.
Her childhood shaped the entire further course of her life.
This word has a slightly formal and reflective character. You often find it in biographies, obituaries, or deep conversations about life.
Am Ende seines Lebensweges war er mit sich im Reinen.
At the end of his life path, he was at peace with himself.
résumé / life story
Lebenslauf and Lebensweg can both refer to the course of a person's life. Lebenslauf sounds more like an orderly sequence of life stages, while Lebensweg places more emphasis on personal development and the experiences gained along the way. Lebenslauf is suitable for a factual chronology, while Lebensweg is more appropriate when focusing on a person's development.
Auf seinem Lebensweg sammelte er durch viele Veränderungen wichtige Erfahrungen.
Throughout his life, he gained valuable experience through many changes.
Der Lebenslauf des Künstlers zeigt viele wichtige Stationen von der Kindheit bis ins hohe Alter.
The artist's life story shows many important stages, from childhood to old age.
