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Lebensphase

stage of life

noun LEH-bens-fah-zuh Rare

Also means

life phase

Usage Note

Lebensphase is similar to Lebensabschnitt but often implies a psychologically or socially defined stage. Jede Lebensphase hat ihre eigenen Herausforderungen = 'every stage of life has its own challenges'. Used in psychology, sociology, and everyday speech.

Examples

"In dieser Lebensphase setzt er andere Prioritäten."

Natural Translation

In this stage of life he sets different priorities.

Literal Translation

In this life-phase sets he different priorities.

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