Lebensraum

derNoun

habitat; living space

English translations

  1. 01

    living space

Word details

German meaning
Ein Gebiet, das für das Überleben einer bestimmten Art notwendig ist.
English meaning
Habitat
Synonym
Habitat
German example
Der Wald ist der Lebensraum vieler Tiere.
English example
The forest is the habitat of many animals.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Lebensraum
Plural Form
die Lebensräume

Example sentences with “Lebensraum”

  1. Der Wald ist der natürliche Lebensraum vieler Tiere. (The forest is the natural habitat of many animals.)

Frequently asked questions

Does Lebensraum have a historical connotation?

Yes, in a political/historical context, it was used by the Nazis to justify expansionism, so context is important.