das Lebenswerk
Translation
life's work, magnum opus
Examples
Dieses Buch ist sein Lebenswerk.
This book is his life's work.
Sie betrachtete die Firma als ihr Lebenswerk.
She considered the company her life's work.
Grammar Patterns
((to consider)) ((sth.)) ((one's life's work)) to consider sth. one's life's work He considers the novel his life's work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hauptwerk (main work), Magnum Opus
Etymology
Composed of 'Leben' (life) and 'Werk' (work/creation). Literally 'life's work'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the most important 'work' or 'creation' (Werk) that a person achieves over their entire 'life' (Leben).