der Lebensabend, -e
twilight years
Die letzte Zeit im Leben eines Menschen, wenn er alt ist.
The German word "Lebensabend" is a compound noun made up of:
- Leben — life
- Abend — evening
Meaning:
"Lebensabend" literally means "evening of life" and refers to the later years or retirement phase of a person's life—the time when one is usually older and no longer professionally active.
Similar words:
- Alter (old age)
- Ruhestand (retirement)
- Seniorenzeit (senior years)
Difference:
While "Alter" simply means old age and "Ruhestand" specifically refers to retirement from work, "Lebensabend" poetically emphasizes the peaceful, final stage of life, often with a connotation of rest and fulfillment.
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Viele ältere Menschen verbringen ihren Lebensabend gerne in einer ruhigen Umgebung.noun
Many elderly people like to spend their twilight years in a quiet environment.
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