NOUN
Lebensraum/ˈleːbn̩sˌʁaʊ̯m/living space; habitat
Lebensraum is a German noun that means living space or habitat. It is pronounced /ˈleːbn̩sˌʁaʊ̯m/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Lebensräume".
Definitions
1.area that provides the necessary conditions for living beings to survive and develop(biology; ecology)
a.habitat or natural environment for animals or plants
Der tropische Regenwald ist Lebensraum für viele Tierarten.—The tropical rainforest is a habitat for many animal species.
2.space or environment in which a person lives(everyday)
a.personal or social environment
Viele Menschen möchten ihren Lebensraum individuell gestalten.—Many people want to design their living space individually.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Lebensraum | die Lebensräume |
| Genitive | des Lebensraumes | der Lebensräume |
| Dative | dem Lebensraum | den Lebensräumen |
| Accusative | den Lebensraum | die Lebensräume |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Lebensraum" mean in English?
- "Lebensraum" means living space or habitat. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Lebensraum"?
- "Lebensraum" is pronounced /ˈleːbn̩sˌʁaʊ̯m/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Lebensraum" der, die, or das?
- "Lebensraum" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Lebensraum"?
- The plural of "Lebensraum" is "Lebensräume".
- What part of speech is "Lebensraum"?
- "Lebensraum" is a noun in German.
