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in seiner Lebenszeit
/ɪn ˈzaɪnɐ ˈleːbənsˌtsaɪt/
during his lifetime
Er hat in seiner Lebenszeit viel erreicht.
He accomplished a lot during his lifetime.
formalinformal
During the period of someone's life, especially referring to achievements, experiences, or events that occurred while they were alive.
In seiner Lebenszeit hat er drei Bücher veröffentlicht.
During his lifetime, he published three books.
Sie hat in ihrer Lebenszeit viele Länder bereist.
She traveled to many countries during her lifetime.
This phrase is often used to reflect on someone's accomplishments or experiences after they have passed away.
Collocations
in seiner kurzen Lebenszeitin his short lifetimein ihrer langen Lebenszeitin her long lifetime
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Pro Tip
Gender Agreement
The phrase must agree in gender with the subject (e.g., 'in seiner Lebenszeit' for male, 'in ihrer Lebenszeit' for female).
Gold Rule
Temporal Context
This phrase is used to describe events or achievements that occurred while someone was alive, often in retrospect.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of 'in' (in), 'seiner' (his), and 'Lebenszeit' (lifetime), emphasizing the temporal aspect of someone's life.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often in obituaries, biographies, or reflective discussions about someone's life.
Word Breakdown
in
in
prepositionseiner
his
possessive pronounLebenszeit
lifetime
nounDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch