Lebensmensch

== German == === Etymology === From Leben +‎ -s- +‎ Mensch. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈleːbn̩sˌmɛnʃ/ === Noun === Lebensmensch m (weak, genitive Lebensmenschen, plural Lebensmenschen) (especially in Austria) the most important person (whether a relative, a spouse or a friend) in one's life (rare) a life person; a person who is active in the real world and spends time doing outdoor or social activities ==== Declension ==== ==== See also ==== Lebemann Appendix:Austria words of the year#2008 === Further reading === “Lebensmensch” in Duden online