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lifeblood in German

lifeblood in German is Herzblut, Lebensader — lifeblood means blood, viewed as essential to staying alive.

lifeblood in German

Herzblut
noun
Blood that is needed for continued life; blood regarded as the seat of life.
Lebensader
noun
(figuratively) That which is required for continued existence or function.

What does "lifeblood" mean?

  1. noun Blood, viewed as essential to staying alive.
    "The wound drained his lifeblood before help arrived."
  2. noun Something absolutely essential to keeping a system, organization, or activity going.
    "Tourism is the lifeblood of the local economy."
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lifeblood in a sentence

  • The wound drained his lifeblood before help arrived.
  • Tourism is the lifeblood of the local economy.
  • Volunteers are the lifeblood of this charity.

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What is "lifeblood" in German?

"lifeblood" in German is Herzblut, Lebensader. lifeblood means: Blood, viewed as essential to staying alive.

How do you use "lifeblood" in a sentence?

Example: "The wound drained his lifeblood before help arrived." In German, "lifeblood" is Herzblut, Lebensader.

Are there other ways to say "lifeblood" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "lifeblood": Herzblut, Lebensader.

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