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leben

live

Meaning of leben

als Lebewesen existieren oder an einem Ort wohnen

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DE[ˈleːbən]
live
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leben belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

lebenlive
kochencook
sich ändernchange
bindentie
folgenfollow
setzenset
entfernenremove

leben synonyms

Related words worth learning together

residieren
Very formal and literary; usually used for important people who reside or stay in a place.
sich aufhalten
Means to stay or be located somewhere temporarily; not necessarily to live there permanently.
heimisch sein
Means to feel at home or be native/local to a place; often expresses belonging rather than simple residence.
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R
🇩🇪de
residieren

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

A1Rarely
🇩🇪de

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

A1Often
H
🇩🇪de
heimisch sein

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

A1Rarely

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leben means 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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als Lebewesen existieren oder an einem Ort wohnen

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