Healthy Lifestyle in German

"Healthy Lifestyle" is a German lesson for B1 level. Habits for a healthy lifestyle. Below are 10 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.

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German words for "Healthy Lifestyle"

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sich fit halten

Ich halte mich mit Sport fit.

/zikh FIT HAHL-ten/to stay fit

I stay fit through sports.

ausgewogen essen

Ich versuche, ausgewogen zu essen.

/OWS-geh-voh-gen ES-sen/to eat a balanced diet

I try to eat a balanced diet.

sich entspannen

Am Wochenende entspanne ich mich.

/zikh ent-SHPAHN-en/to relax

Sufficient sleep is healthy.

der Stress

Zu viel Stress ist ungesund.

/dair SHTRES/stress

Daily stress makes you sick.

ausreichend schlafen

Ich schlafe jede Nacht ausreichend.

/OWS-ry-khent SHLAH-fen/to sleep enough

Exercise in fresh air does wonders.

die Ernährung

Gesunde Ernährung ist wichtig.

/dee air-NEH-roong/nutrition

He quit smoking last year.

sich bewegen

Man sollte sich jeden Tag bewegen.

/zikh beh-VAY-gen/to move (be active)

Mental health is just as important.

abnehmen

Ich möchte ein bisschen abnehmen.

/AHP-nay-men/to lose weight

Regular exercise strengthens the heart.

zunehmen

Er hat im Urlaub zugenommen.

/TSOO-nay-men/to gain weight

Drinking enough water is essential.

die Balance

Ich suche eine Balance zwischen Arbeit und Leben.

/dee bah-LAHNGS/balance

Take time for relaxation.

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Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.

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How do you say "Healthy Lifestyle" in German?

Key words for "Healthy Lifestyle": sich fit halten, ausgewogen essen, sich entspannen. All 10 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.

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This is a B1-level lesson with 10 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.

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