No. 8,960 in German
lebensfreude
Joy of life; zest for living.
In a sentence
Ihre Lebensfreude war ansteckend und brachte die ganze Gruppe zum Lachen.
Her zest for life was infectious and brought the whole group to laughter.
In this sentence, 'lebensfreude' refers to someone's positive energy and enjoyment of life that affects others.
Die Lebensfreude des Künstlers zeigt sich in seinen farbenfrohen Gemälden.
The artist's zest for life is shown in his colorful paintings.
Here, 'lebensfreude' captures the expression of enthusiasm and passion in the artist's creations.
Selbst in schwierigen Zeiten behielt sie ihre Lebensfreude.
Even in difficult times, she maintained her zest for life.
The term 'lebensfreude' in this use emphasizes resilience and positivity in challenging situations.
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