lifeworld

Questions

What does lifeworld mean?

The world "as lived" prior to reflective representation or analysis.

Where does lifeworld come from?

Calque of German Lebenswelt, coined by German philosopher Edmund Husserl.

How to pronounce lifeworld

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “lifeworld”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “lifeworld”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “lifeworld” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.