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real life in German

real life in German is Reallife, echtes Leben (coll.), wirkliches Leben — real life means the world as it actually is, as opposed to fiction, theory, games or online space.

real life in German

Reallife
noun
Life outside of a contrived or fantastical environment; often used in comparison to events depicted in drama.
echtes Leben (coll.)
noun
Life outside of a contrived or fantastical environment; often used in comparison to events depicted in drama.
wirkliches Leben
noun
Life outside of a contrived or fantastical environment; often used in comparison to events depicted in drama.

What does "real life" mean?

  1. noun The world as it actually is, as opposed to fiction, theory, games or online space.
    "It sounds neat on paper, but in real life nobody has that kind of time."
  2. adjective Actually existing or having actually happened; not invented. Usually written real-life.
    "The film is based on a real-life kidnapping."
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real life in a sentence

  • It sounds neat on paper, but in real life nobody has that kind of time.
  • We'd been messaging for a year before we met in real life.
  • The film is based on a real-life kidnapping.
  • She's a real-life astronaut, not an actor in a suit.

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What is "real life" in German?

"real life" in German is Reallife, echtes Leben (coll.), wirkliches Leben. real life means: The world as it actually is, as opposed to fiction, theory, games or online space.

How do you use "real life" in a sentence?

Example: "It sounds neat on paper, but in real life nobody has that kind of time." In German, "real life" is Reallife, echtes Leben (coll.), wirkliches Leben.

Are there other ways to say "real life" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "real life": Reallife, echtes Leben (coll.), wirkliches Leben.

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