am Rand leben
living on the periphery
The German phrase 'am Rand leben' is used to describe living on the outskirts or fringes of society, both literally and figuratively. It can refer to someone who lives in a remote or rural area, or someone who is socially marginalized or disconnected from mainstream culture.
Example sentences using: am Rand leben
Wir leben hier nicht mehr am Rand, wir bewegen uns immer mehr ins Zentrum.
We are no longer living on the edge here, we are moving more and more to the center.
This phrase describes a situation where the speaker and the person/people they are referring to are moving away from a state of being marginal or on the outskirts (physically, socially or metaphorically) towards a central or main position.
Am Rand leben bringt Herausforderungen mit sich, die ein Städter kaum verstehen kann.
Living on the edge brings with it challenges that a city dweller can hardly understand.
In this context, 'living on the edge' refers to living in a remote or rural location, contrasting with a city lifestyle. The sentence emphasizes the unique challenges faced by people in such circumstances which are not well understood by those living in cities.
Diejenigen, die am Rand leben, fühlen sich oft vernachlässigt und nicht repräsentiert.
Those living on the edge often feel neglected and not represented.
Here, 'living on the edge' represents people who are marginalized or who are living in the periphery of society. The sentence conveys that these people often feel neglected and as though they lack representation, perhaps in a social or political context.