lebzeitig
Translation
lifetime, inter vivos
Examples
Eine lebzeitige Schenkung hat steuerliche Vorteile.
A lifetime gift has tax advantages.
Grammar Patterns
((lebzeitige + Noun)) a lifetime ... He made a lifetime gift.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zu Lebzeiten (adverbial: during one's lifetime); Antonyms: postmortal (posthumous)
Etymology
Composed of 'Leben' (life) + 'Zeit' (time) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Literally means 'life-time-ly'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Leb' (live) + 'Zeit' (time). It refers to something done during the time one is alive. Often used in legal contexts.