Lebensweisheit
maxim of life, piece of life wisdom
noun LAY-bens-vye-zyte Rare
Also means
practical wisdom drawn from experience
Usage Note
Lebensweisheit can mean either a wise saying (eine Lebensweisheit) or the accumulated wisdom of a well-lived life (Lebensweisheit as an uncountable quality). Context distinguishes the two uses; both are very common.
Examples
"Mit der Lebensweisheit des Alters erkannte er, worauf es wirklich ankommt."
Natural Translation
With the life wisdom of old age he recognised what really matters.
Literal Translation
With the life-wisdom of-the age recognised he what it really depends-on.
Related Words
- Aufopferungsbereitschaft willingness to sacrifice oneself, self-sacrificing spirit
- Aufopferungsgeist spirit of self-sacrifice, selfless dedication
- Beherztheit boldness, pluck, spirited courage
- Charakterfestigkeit strength of character, moral firmness
- Charakterstärke strength of character
- Edelmut magnanimity, noble-mindedness
- Ehrenhaftigkeit honourableness, integrity of honour
- Eigenständigkeit autonomy
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