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Lebensdauer
/ˈleːbn̩sˌdaʊ̯ɐ/
lifespan
Die Lebensdauer dieser Batterie beträgt etwa 10 Jahre.
The lifespan of this battery is about 10 years.
general
The period during which something is functional or usable.
Die Lebensdauer eines Smartphones hängt von der Nutzung ab.
The lifespan of a smartphone depends on usage.
Often used in technical or engineering contexts to describe durability.
Medicine
Medical
The length of time a person is expected to live.
Die Lebensdauer der Bevölkerung hat sich in den letzten Jahrzehnten erhöht.
The life expectancy of the population has increased in recent decades.
Collocations
Lebensdauer verlängernto extend lifespanLebensdauer verkürzento shorten lifespanLebensdauer garantierento guarantee lifespan
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Technical vs. General Usage
In technical contexts (e.g., engineering), 'Lebensdauer' refers to the durability of objects. In medical contexts, it often translates to 'life expectancy'.
Gold Rule
Capitalization in German
All nouns in German are capitalized, including 'Lebensdauer'.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Leben' (life) and 'Dauer' (duration), first attested in the 17th century.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both everyday and technical contexts. In medical contexts, 'Lebenserwartung' is more frequently used for human life expectancy.
Word Breakdown
Leben
life
rootDauer
duration
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