VERB
leben/ˈleːbn̩/to live; to be alive; to exist
leben is a German verb that means to live, to be alive, or to exist. It is pronounced /ˈleːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lebte" and the past participle is "gelebt".
Definitions
1.to have life; to be alive(existence)
a.to be alive, not dead
Meine Großmutter lebt noch.—My grandmother is still alive.
2.to reside, to live (in a place)(residence)
a.to dwell or have one's home
Ich lebe in Berlin.—I live in Berlin.
3.to lead a certain way of life; to experience life(manner)
a.to experience life in a particular way
Er lebt sehr gesund.—He lives very healthily.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | leben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lebe |
| Present (du) | lebst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | lebt |
| Preterite (ich) | lebte |
| Participle II | gelebt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | lebte |
| Imperative (singular) | lebe |
| Imperative (plural) | lebt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "leben" mean in English?
- "leben" means to live, to be alive, or to exist. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "leben"?
- "leben" is pronounced /ˈleːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "leben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "leben" is "gelebt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "leben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "leben" becomes "lebte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "leben"?
- "leben" is a verb in German.
