Lebensmensch
German
Etymology
From Leben + -s- + Mensch.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈleːbn̩sˌmɛnʃ/
Noun
Lebensmensch m (genitive Lebensmenschen, plural Lebensmenschen)
- (especially in Austria) the most important person (whether a relative, a spouse or a friend) in one's life
Further reading
- Lebensmensch in Duden online