lebendig/leˈbɛndɪç/alive; lively; vivid
lebendig is a German adjective that means alive, lively, or vivid. It is pronounced /leˈbɛndɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "lebendiger" and "lebendigsten".
Definitions
1.alive; not dead(animacy, living beings)
a.being alive, not dead
Die Pflanze ist noch lebendig, obwohl sie etwas trocken aussieht.—The plant is still alive, although it looks a bit dry.
2.lively; spirited(personality, atmosphere)
a.full of energy and life
Das Kind ist sehr lebendig und kann kaum stillsitzen.—The child is very lively and can hardly sit still.
3.vivid; full of life (for descriptions or presentations)(description, depiction)
a.expressive, seeming alive
Er hat die Geschichte so lebendig erzählt, dass alle gebannt zuhörten.—He told the story so vividly that everyone listened spellbound.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | lebendig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | lebendiger |
| Superlative | lebendigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "lebendig" mean in English?
- "lebendig" means alive, lively, or vivid. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "lebendig"?
- "lebendig" is pronounced /leˈbɛndɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "lebendig"?
- The comparative of "lebendig" is "lebendiger" and the superlative is "lebendigsten".
- What part of speech is "lebendig"?
- "lebendig" is a adjective in German.
