Lebenslüge

German (Berlin)

[ˈleːbn̩sˌlyːɡə]

noun
Definitions
  • grand lie, grand delusion: a self-deception which forms a core part of a person or group's identity

Etymology

Affix from German Leben (life) + German Lüge (lie).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Lüge

Gloss

lie

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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