NOUN
Leben/ˈleːbn̩/life; existence; living
Leben is a German noun that means life, existence, or living. It is pronounced /ˈleːbn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Leben".
Definitions
1.the condition of being alive; the existence of living beings(existence, biology)
a.the state of being alive
Das Leben ist schön.—Life is beautiful.
2.a person's individual existence, experiences, or biography(personal experience)
a.one's own biography or lifetime
Er hat ein interessantes Leben geführt.—He has led an interesting life.
3.the activity or energy in a place or situation(activity, animation)
a.spirit or liveliness in an environment
In der Stadt ist immer viel Leben.—There is always a lot of life in the city.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Leben | die Leben |
| Genitive | des Lebens | der Leben |
| Dative | dem Leben | den Leben |
| Accusative | das Leben | die Leben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Leben" mean in English?
- "Leben" means life, existence, or living. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Leben"?
- "Leben" is pronounced /ˈleːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Leben" der, die, or das?
- "Leben" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Leben"?
- The plural of "Leben" is "Leben".
- What part of speech is "Leben"?
- "Leben" is a noun in German.
