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