Vocabulary for life and biography in German

Here you will learn words for life and biography such as life stage, generation, will, and maturity, prepared for B2 learners.

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der Lebensabschnitt [noun]

stage

Ex:

University studies are a life stage full of changes.

die Lebensphase [noun]

life stage

Ex:

Career and family are often the focus in this life stage.

einzigartig [Adjective]

unique

Ex:

The landscape here is simply unique.

gutbürgerlich [Adjective]

middle-class

Ex:

The middle-class apartment is furnished with antique pieces.

die Generation [noun]

generation

Ex:

Generational conflicts are normal in every family.

die Lebensform [noun]

way of life

Ex:

Alternative lifestyles are gaining popularity.

mittleren Alters [Adjective]

middle-aged

Ex:

The restaurant is popular among middle-aged people.

betagt [Adjective]

elderly

Ex:

Elderly people sometimes need help with daily life.

der Tote [noun]

dead

Ex:

The deceased were buried.

beerdigen [Verb]

to bury

Ex:

After the accident, they buried the victims with dignity.

das Begräbnis [noun]

funeral

Ex:

The funeral was very solemn and quiet.

das Testament [noun]

will

Ex:

The will was opened by the notary.

der Reife [noun]

maturity

Ex:

Emotional maturity is important for good relationships.

B2 level
Human Characteristics	Special Qualities and Characteristics	Feelings and Emotions	Separation and Relationship Endings
Clothing and Appearance	Home	Professions, Working World, and Economy	Physical Movements and Posture
Sport and Equipment	Sports	Travel	Describing Places
Transport	Nature	Animals and Pets	Weather and Climate
Environmental and Nature Protection	Basic Sciences	Mathematics	Technology
Astronomy	Medicine and Illnesses	Mental Health and Psychology	Nutrition and Dietetics
Religion	Politics	Law	Regulation and Discipline
Crime	Internet and Social Media	Communication	Argumentation and Discussion
Media and News	Love and Relationships	Life and Biography	Social Matters
Knowledge and Understanding	Literature and Books	Mental Processes	Success, Failure, and Motivation
Leisure and Activities	Agreement and Disagreement	Society and Culture	Events and Incidents
Behavior	Perception and Senses	Theater and Film Art	Body Parts and Anatomy
Finance and Economy	Time and Temporal References	Academy and University Studies	Possibilities
Subjective Evaluation	Logic and Reason	Art and Design	Tools and Utensils
Sleep and Rest	Idioms and Proverbs	Urban Architecture and Landmarks	Structure and Composition
Links and Connections	Supernatural and Mysticism	Exchange and Trade	Documents and Attachments
Urgency and Time Pressure	Agriculture and Environment	Sensory and Emotional Stimulation	Production and Products
Deception and Misleading	Property and Possession	Availability and Resources	Professional Life and Career
Military and Defense	Statistics and Data Analysis	Language	Attitudes and Opinions
Materials and Fabrics	Fears and Phobias	Animal Sounds and Voices	Countries and Continents
Foods and Dishes	Materials and Their Uses	Values and Moral Concepts	Change
Pain, Illness and Surgery	Migration	Philosophy	Mail and Telephone
Degrees of Intensity	Fruits