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leben

live

Meaning of leben

als Lebewesen existieren oder an einem Ort wohnen

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German[ˈleːbən]
live
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lebenlive
kochencook
sich ändernchange
bindentie
folgenfollow
entfernenremove
sich anfühlenfeel

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What's the difference between leben / residieren / sich aufhalten / heimisch sein

🇩🇪German
leben

Common word for living in a place: a house, apartment, city, or country.

A1Very Often

Wir wohnen in Berlin.

Мы живём в Берлине.

R
🇩🇪German
residieren

Very formal and literary; usually used for important people who reside or stay in a place.

A1Rarely

Der Botschafter residiert in einem alten Gebäude.

Посол проживает в старом здании.

🇩🇪German

Means to stay or be located somewhere temporarily; not necessarily to live there permanently.

A1Often

Ich halte mich gerade in der Stadt auf.

Я сейчас нахожусь в городе.

H
🇩🇪German
heimisch sein

Means to feel at home or be native/local to a place; often expresses belonging rather than simple residence.

A1Rarely

Nach einigen Monaten fühlte ich mich hier heimisch.

Через несколько месяцев я почувствовал себя здесь как дома.

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leben translation: live. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce leben

[ˈleːbən]

leben translation

live

leben transcription

[ˈleːbən]

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leben meaning: what does it mean?

als Lebewesen existieren oder an einem Ort wohnen

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