die Lebensgrundlagen
Translation
livelihoods, bases for life, natural resources
Examples
Wir müssen unsere natürlichen Lebensgrundlagen schützen.
We must protect our natural resources.
Der Klimawandel bedroht die Lebensgrundlagen vieler Menschen.
Climate change threatens the livelihoods of many people.
Grammar Patterns
to protect/destroy the bases of life die Lebensgrundlagen schützen/zerstören We must protect the natural bases of life.
Similar Words
Synonyms: resources, means of subsistence
Etymology
Plural of Lebensgrundlage, from 'Leben' (life) + 'Grundlage' (foundation). Refers to multiple foundations.
Memory Tips
Think of this as referring to all the things needed for life, like clean air, water, and food – multiple 'foundations'.