German - English (British) translations for "leben"
"leben" German translation
Translation
live
Definition
Leben is a German verb that means 'to live' in English. It refers to the act of being alive and existing, as well as the experience of life.
Part of speech
verb
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: to live (in the sense of being alive)
Ich lebe seit 20 Jahren in Deutschland.
I have been living in Germany for 20 years.
Meaning: to lead a certain lifestyle
Er lebt ein sehr einfaches Leben.
He leads a very simple life.
Meaning: to survive or get by
Sie kann von ihrem Gehalt kaum leben.
She can barely make ends meet with her salary.
Meaning: to exist or be present
In diesem See leben viele Fische.
Many fish live in this lake.
Meaning: to experience or go through something
Ich habe schon viel erlebt in meinem Leben.
I have experienced a lot in my life.
Conjugations
Present
- ich lebe
- du lebst
- er/sie/es lebt
- wir leben
- ihr lebt
- sie/Sie leben
Past
- ich lebte
- du lebtest
- er/sie/es lebte
- wir lebten
- ihr lebtet
- sie/Sie lebten
Future
- ich werde leben
- du wirst leben
- er/sie/es wird leben
- wir werden leben
- ihr werdet leben
- sie/Sie werden leben
Pluperfect
- ich hatte gelebt
- du hattest gelebt
- er/sie/es hatte gelebt
- wir hatten gelebt
- ihr hattet gelebt
- sie/Sie hatten gelebt
Simple Past
- ich lebte
- du lebtest
- er/sie/es lebte
- wir lebten
- ihr lebtet
- sie/Sie lebten
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Ich lebe in Deutschland.
I live in Germany.
Meine Großeltern haben lange gelebt.
My grandparents lived for a long time.
Wir wollen unser Leben genießen.
We want to enjoy our life.
Sie hat ihr ganzes Leben lang hart gearbeitet.
She has worked hard her whole life.
Ich habe noch nie so gelebt wie jetzt.
I have never lived like I do now.
Wenn ich älter bin, möchte ich im Ausland leben.
When I am older, I would like to live abroad.
Er wird bald sein eigenes Leben führen können.
He will soon be able to lead his own life.
Ich hatte gehofft, dass wir gemeinsam ein besseres Leben hätten.
I had hoped that we would have a better life together.
Obwohl er schon viel erlebt hat, fühlt er sich manchmal leer im Leben.
Although he has experienced a lot, he sometimes feels empty in life.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Leben is a fundamental concept in human existence. It encompasses everything from the biological processes that keep us alive to the emotional experiences that give our lives meaning. When we talk about leben, we are talking about the totality of human experience.
The verb leben can be used in a variety of contexts. For example, it can refer to the physical act of living, such as when we say 'Ich lebe in Berlin' (I live in Berlin). It can also be used more metaphorically, such as when we talk about 'ein erfülltes Leben' (a fulfilling life). In this sense, leben is not just about being alive, but about making the most of our time on earth.
Understanding the concept of leben is essential for anyone who wants to understand German culture and society. Germans place a high value on quality of life, and many aspects of their culture reflect this. From their love of nature and outdoor activities to their emphasis on work-life balance, Germans have developed a way of life that prioritizes health, happiness, and fulfillment.