way of life
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way of life
The way in which a person or a group of people organizes their life, including their habits, behavior, and daily routines.
Eine gesunde Lebensweise mit ausgewogener Ernährung und viel Bewegung kann das Wohlbefinden steigern.
A healthy way of life with a balanced diet and plenty of exercise can improve well-being.
mode of life
In biology, the characteristic behavior patterns and living conditions of a particular animal or plant species.
Die Lebensweise des Faultiers ist durch extrem langsame Bewegungen gekennzeichnet.
The sloth's mode of life is characterized by extremely slow movements.
The word is made up of 'Leben' (life) and 'Weise' (way, in the sense of 'Art und Weise' — way or manner). So it literally describes the 'way of life.'
Seine Lebensweise hat sich nach dem Umzug aufs Land komplett verändert.
His way of life changed completely after moving to the countryside.
When referring to people, 'Lebensweise' (way of life) is often combined with adjectives that evaluate a lifestyle. Common examples are 'eine gesunde' (a healthy), 'eine nachhaltige' (a sustainable), 'eine traditionelle' (a traditional), or 'eine moderne Lebensweise' (a modern way of life).
Viele Menschen streben eine einfache und bewusste Lebensweise an.
Many people strive for a simple and mindful way of life.
When animals or plants are being discussed, 'Lebensweise' (mode of life) refers to their biological behavior and living conditions. In this context, it is a technical term.
Im Biologieunterricht haben wir die Lebensweise von Ameisen studiert.
In biology class, we studied the mode of life of ants.
lifestyle
Die Lebensweise and der Lifestyle both refer to how a person or group lives. “Lifestyle” tends to emphasize a visible overall image involving interests and consumption, while “Lebensweise” more neutrally also describes daily habits and behavior. “Lebensweise” is usually suitable for specific routines, while “Lifestyle” can also refer to a consciously displayed way of life.
Seine einfache Lebensweise zeigt sich an den täglichen Fahrradtouren und dem sparsamen Alltag.
His simple way of life is reflected in his daily bike rides and frugal lifestyle.
Ihr nachhaltiger Lifestyle zeigt sich in veganem Essen und fairer Kleidung.
Her sustainable lifestyle is reflected in vegan food and fair-trade clothing.
