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im Ausland leben

/ɪm ˈaʊsˌlant ˈleːbən/
phrase★Intermediate— to live abroad
general

To reside in a foreign country, typically for an extended period, often for work, study, or personal reasons.

Sie hat beschlossen, im Ausland zu leben, um ihre Karriere zu fördern.

She decided to live abroad to advance her career.

Im Ausland leben kann eine bereichernde Erfahrung sein.

Living abroad can be an enriching experience.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to describe someone who has moved to another country for various reasons, such as work, education, or personal growth.

Collocations

im Ausland arbeitento work abroadim Ausland studierento study abroadim Ausland leben und arbeitento live and work abroad

Synonyms

auswandernim Ausland wohnen

Antonyms

im Inland lebenim Heimatland bleiben

Related Phrases

auswandernphrase
to emigrate
im Ausland studierenphrase
to study abroad

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used when discussing career opportunities, education, or personal experiences abroad.

⚡Gold Rule

Capitalization

In German, 'Ausland' is capitalized as it is a noun, while 'leben' is not capitalized.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'im Ausland' (in a foreign country) and 'leben' (to live), reflecting the concept of residing outside one's home country.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe someone who has moved to another country. It can refer to short-term stays or long-term residency.

Word Breakdown

im
in
preposition
+
Ausland
foreign country
noun
+
leben
to live
verb
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