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noun

die Lebzeit, -en

lifetime

Definition & meaning

The word Lebzeit refers to the duration of a person's life or the period of time during which someone is alive. It is most commonly used in the phrase "auf Lebenszeit," which signifies something that is intended to last for one's entire life, such as a permanent appointment (e.g., tenure for professors or civil servants).

Grammar & Word origin

Lebzeit is a feminine noun (die Lebzeit). It is frequently used in the plural form "Lebzeiten" (lifetimes).

The word is a compound noun consisting of two parts:

  • Leb-: Derived from the verb "leben" (to live).
  • -zeit: Meaning "time" or "period."

The term implies the chronological span of an individual's existence.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Lebensdauer (lifespan)
  • Lebenszeit (often used interchangeably)
  • Daseinsdauer (duration of existence)

Antonyms:

  • There are no direct lexical antonyms, though concepts like "kurze Dauer" (short duration) or "befristet" (limited time) represent the functional opposite of "auf Lebenszeit" (for life).

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Examples

Zu Lebzeiten war sie eine bekannte Ärztin.noun

During her lifetime, she was a well-known doctor.

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