die Lebensgemeinschaft

Definition

A "Lebensgemeinschaft" refers to a community or group of people who live together and share their lives, often with a sense of mutual support and cooperation.

Analogy

Imagine a big house where different families live together. They all have their own rooms but also share common spaces like the kitchen and living room. They help each other out and create a strong bond within the household.

Related terms

Die Nachbarschaft: Refers to the neighborhood, which is a smaller community within a larger city or town where people live in close proximity to each other.

Die Wohngemeinschaft: Describes a shared apartment or flat where individuals who are not related live together, sharing common areas such as the kitchen and bathroom.

Die Dorfgemeinschaft: Represents a village community where residents know each other well, often engaging in communal activities and supporting one another.