livable / worth living
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livable
Describes a place or environment where one can live well and comfortably, often because of a high quality of life.
Wien wird regelmäßig als eine der lebenswertesten Städte der Welt ausgezeichnet.
Vienna is regularly recognized as one of the most livable cities in the world.
The adjective is made up of 'leben' (to live) and 'wert' (worth) and literally means 'worth being lived.' This structure is very productive in German, as in 'sehenswert' (worth seeing) or 'lesenswert' (worth reading).
Der Reiseführer empfiehlt viele sehenswerte Orte in der Region.
The travel guide recommends many places worth seeing in the region.
A common construction is 'etwas lebenswert machen' (to make something livable / worth living). Here you describe which factors improve the quality of life of a place or of a life.
Gute soziale Kontakte machen das Leben lebenswert.
Good social connections make life worth living.
The meaning of 'lebenswert' (livable / worth living) depends on the noun. If it refers to a place (city, country, neighborhood), it is about a high quality of life. If it refers to 'das Leben' (life) itself, it is about a philosophical or emotional sense of meaning.
München ist eine sehr lebenswerte Stadt.
Munich is a very livable city.
sensible
'sinnvoll' and 'lebenswert' can both refer to something that is felt to be good and valuable. However, 'sinnvoll' is much more general and means that something has a purpose, benefit, or meaning. 'lebenswert' is used when a life is felt to be fulfilling and good. In addition, 'lebenswert' can also describe places where it is good to live; 'sinnvoll' does not have this meaning. The words can be confused because both can be connected with 'Sinn' (meaning) and a positive feeling. For individual measures, plans, or decisions, 'sinnvoll' usually fits. For a good, fulfilling life, 'lebenswert' fits.
Für viele Menschen machen Familie, Freunde und Gesundheit das Leben lebenswert.
For many people, family, friends, and health make life worth living.
Zur Vorbereitung auf die Prüfung ist ein kurzer Lernplan sinnvoll.
A short study plan is sensible for preparing for the exam.