der Lebensabschnitt
Translation
phase of life, stage of life, chapter of life
Examples
Die Kindheit ist ein wichtiger Lebensabschnitt.
Childhood is an important phase of life.
Ein neuer Lebensabschnitt beginnt für sie.
A new chapter of life is beginning for her.
Grammar Patterns
a new phase of life a new phase of life A new phase of life is beginning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lebensphase, Lebensetappe
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Leben' (life) and 'Abschnitt' (section, segment). Literally 'life section'.
Memory Tips
Imagine your life as a book, and each 'Lebensabschnitt' is a chapter or a section.