der Lebensmittelpunkt
Translation
centre of one's life, main focus of life
Examples
Berlin wurde zu seinem neuen Lebensmittelpunkt.
Berlin became the new centre of his life.
Ihre Familie ist ihr Lebensmittelpunkt.
Her family is the centre of her life.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is ((sb.'s centre of life)) Her family is the centre of her life.
((sth.)) becomes ((sb.'s centre of life)) Berlin became the new centre of his life.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lebenszentrum, Fokus
Etymology
A compound of 'Lebens' (of life) and 'Mittelpunkt' (centre point). Literally 'life's centre point'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a map of your life. The 'Mittelpunkt' (centre point) is what everything revolves around. This is your 'Lebensmittelpunkt'.