die Lebenslagen
Translation
life situations, circumstances, walks of life
Examples
Manche Menschen sind in schwierigen Lebenslagen.
Some people are in difficult life situations.
Das Gesetz gilt für alle Lebenslagen.
The law applies to all circumstances.
Grammar Patterns
in ((sth.dat)) sein/leben to be/live in difficult circumstances He lives in difficult circumstances.
Similar Words
Situation, Umstand (circumstance), Verhältnisse (conditions)
Etymology
Composed of 'Leben' (life) and 'Lage' (situation, position). Literally means 'life situations'.
Memory Tips
Think of the different 'layers' or 'positions' (Lage) one can be in throughout 'life' (Leben).