das Lebensgefühl
Translation
attitude toward life, zest for life, feeling of being alive, vibe
Examples
Das Lebensgefühl der 80er Jahre war einzigartig.
The attitude toward life of the 80s was unique.
Reisen gibt mir ein neues Lebensgefühl.
Traveling gives me a new feeling of being alive.
Grammar Patterns
the attitude toward life ((of sth.)) Das Lebensgefühl der Jugend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stimmung (mood), Zeitgeist (spirit of the age), Atmosphäre (atmosphere)
Etymology
Composed of 'Leben' (life) and 'Gefühl' (feeling). It's the 'feeling of life' or the general mood/vibe of an era or a person.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the overall 'feeling' (Gefühl) associated with 'life' (Leben) in a particular context, like a decade or a culture.