ADJECTIVE
lebhaft/ˈleːphaft/lively; vivid; animated
lebhaft is a German adjective that means lively, vivid, or animated. It is pronounced /ˈleːphaft/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "lebhafter" and "lebhaftesten".
Definitions
1.full of life, energetic, active(personality/behavior)
a.characterized by energy and movement
Das Kind ist sehr lebhaft und hat immer neue Ideen.—The child is very lively and always has new ideas.
2.animated, spirited(conversation/atmosphere)
a.cheerful, active atmosphere
Es herrschte eine lebhafte Diskussion im Raum.—There was a lively discussion in the room.
3.vivid, intense(colors/impressions/memory)
a.bright or clearly perceived
Die Farben des Gemäldes sind besonders lebhaft.—The colors of the painting are especially vivid.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | lebhaft |
|---|---|
| Comparative | lebhafter |
| Superlative | lebhaftesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "lebhaft" mean in English?
- "lebhaft" means lively, vivid, or animated. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "lebhaft"?
- "lebhaft" is pronounced /ˈleːphaft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "lebhaft"?
- The comparative of "lebhaft" is "lebhafter" and the superlative is "lebhaftesten".
- What part of speech is "lebhaft"?
- "lebhaft" is a adjective in German.
