Leben

German (Berlin)

/ˈleːbən/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) : living
  • life; being alive
  • (countable) life; way of life a particular manner of behaving and passing one’s time, whether real or ideal, and whether self-chosen or not
  • (countable) biography; life; life story an account of a person’s life, whether real or virtual
  • (usually) existence; life a position one has created for oneself, often manifested in success, prosperity, and standing
  • (usually) life; precious or beloved thing that someone considers fundamental to their existence
  • (countable) a measure of successful play
  • (youth)

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German leben inherited from Old High German lebēn (life).

Origin

Old High German

lebēn

Gloss

life

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

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