'Lifetime' is the most common expression to talk about the whole of your life.
For example: This holiday is a once in a lifetime opportunity - meaning that you will only ever have the chance to take this type of holiday once during your life.
We use 'entire life' to talk about the duration on life - used more commonly to talk about events up to your current age.
For example: Never in my entire life have I seen such a beautiful place - meaning in your life so far you have not seen a place that is so beautiful.
We can also use phrases containing 'existence' to talk about duration of life in more general term for example: This family shop has been is existence for over 200 years.
You can use any of the above words to describe 'your whole life'.
Examples;
- I want to be with you forever.
- My entire life has been a lie.
- I know I will have a lifetime of happiness with you by my side.
All 3 of these will help you when you want to describe "issho" in English.
Lifetime can be used as a figure of speech as well. You can say "it has been a lifetime since I have seen you!" This means that it has been a very long time since you have seen the person. You can also use "lifetime" in a literal sense when you say "In his lifetime..."
Lifespan- This is used to describe a person/animal's duration on earth. How many years.
time on earth- this is a softer way of describing someone's lifespan/lifetime. This is used when you are speaking about a loved one/ friend.
This passion of mine is to last a lifetime.
What is your passion?
Art. I absolutely love it. My love will last forever.
I hope that helps.
Have a great day.
Will
A single word that we can use to describe the entirety of someone's life would be a, "lifetime."
Example sentences :
- It's taken myself a lifetime of practice.
- When I make it to 80 years old, I'll know I have lived a lifetime.
If you want to express "your whole life" you can use any of the following expressions:-
1. Your entire life.
2. Your entire experience
3. Your whole life.
Here are som,e example sentences:-
1. Your/my entire life:-
John "How long have you been studying English?"
Peter "I have been studying English for my entire life"
2.,Your/my entire existence.
Maxine: "How long have you been living in Canada?"
Paul "I have been living in Canada for my entire existence."
3. Your/my whole life
Sally: " How long have you wanted to visit Jamaica?"
Wendy : "I love Jamaican food and music, I have wanted to visit Jamaica for my whole life."
"Friends forever" is said of a friend you will have and have had for a long time.
We have been friends my "Whole-Life"
We are friends for a "Lifetime"
I have owned this necklace my "entire-life"
The warranty on the mattress is for a "Lifetime"
Either of the above suggestions are suitable.
Eg "During your time on Earth you should perhaps learn how to treat others with respect!"
Eg. "I've never seen a flying car and I don't expect to in my lifetime."
for the rest of my lifeは「残りの人生」という意味ですが、
例えば、
「一生彼と一緒に生きていきたい」などのように言いたい場合、
I want to live with him for the rest of my life.
のように言ったりします。
以上です。
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