livelihood

ˈlaɪvliˌhʊd
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Translation of livelihood into German

Noun

1.

work

job or source of income for living
  • Fishing is his livelihood.Fischen ist sein Lebensunterhalt.
2.

economy

means of providing necessities of life
  • Farming is their main livelihood.Landwirtschaft ist ihre Hauptlebensgrundlage.
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Expressions with livelihood: examples in English and translations in German

den Lebensunterhalt verdienen
She earns a livelihood by teaching at the local school.

Synonyms and analogies of livelihood in English

Examples of livelihood in a sentence

  • Tourism provides a livelihood for many in the area.
  • Fishing provides a livelihood for many coastal families.
  • Artisans rely on their craft for livelihood.

Translations of "livelihood" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derLebensunterhaltnm.

The island dweller relies heavily on the sea for food and livelihood.

Der Inselbewohner ist stark auf das Meer für Nahrung und Lebensunterhalt angewiesen.

dieLebensgrundlagenf.

Local businesses fear the compulsory purchase will disrupt their operations and livelihood.

Lokale Unternehmen befürchten, dass die Enteignung ihre Geschäfte und Lebensgrundlage stören wird.

dieExistenzgrundlagenf.

Severe droughts savaged the crops, threatening the livelihood of many farmers.

Schwere Dürren vernichteten die Ernten und bedrohten die Existenzgrundlage vieler Landwirte.

dieExistenznf.

His ideas and application ensure the livelihood of many wool farmers.

Seine Idee und sein Einsatz sichern die Existenz von zahlreichen Wollbauern.

dasAuskommennn.

Access to clean water is essential for a healthy livelihood.

Zugang zu sauberem Wasser ist essenziell für ein gesundes Auskommen.

dieExistenzsicherungnf.

Besides, natural disasters repeatedly thwart people's efforts to secure their livelihood.

Zudem vereiteln Naturkatastrophen immer wieder die Anstrengungen der Menschen zur Existenzsicherung.

derUnterhaltnm.

In that way he earned his livelihood and the lodging in the night.

So verdiente er sich seinen Unterhalt und ein Lager für die Nacht.

dasEinkommennn.

Their property is seized at will and their sources of independent livelihood are destroyed.

Ihr Besitz wird willkürlich beschlagnahmt und ihre Quellen für ein unabhängiges Einkommen zerstört.

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Other translations for livelihood:

  • Lebensbedingungennf.
  • Überlebennn.
  • Broterwerbnm.
  • Einkommensquellenf.
  • Lebensführungnf.
  • täglich Brotn.

livelihood: Examples and translations in context

Many riverine communities depend on fishing for their daily livelihood.

Viele Gemeinden am Flussufer sind für ihren Lebensunterhalt auf den Fischfang angewiesen.

The pastoralist's livelihood depends on the health of his animals.

Der Lebensunterhalt des Viehzüchters hängt von der Gesundheit seiner Tiere ab.

Agricultural subsidies play a crucial role in maintaining the livelihood of farmers.

Agrarsubventionen spielen eine wesentliche Rolle bei der Sicherung des Lebensunterhalts von Landwirten.

In the valley, shepherding provides both a livelihood and a peaceful lifestyle.

Im Tal bietet die Schäferarbeit sowohl einen Lebensunterhalt als auch einen friedlichen Lebensstil.

With the money she wants to secure the livelihood of her family.

Mit dem Geld will sie den Lebensunterhalt ihrer Familie sichern.

We want to safeguard communities which depend on fishing for a livelihood.

Wir wollen Gemeinden beschützen, die vom Fischfang als Lebensunterhalt abhängig sind.

What remains is a share in the master's dignity and livelihood.

Was bleibt, ist Anteil an der Würde des Herrn und Lebensunterhalt.

We want to safeguard communities which depend on fishing for a livelihood.

Wir wollen Gemeinden beschützen, die vom Fischfang als Lebensunterhalt abhängig sind.

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earn a livelihood
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