English–German

“alive” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/leˈbɛndɪç/

Example

Das Kind ist noch lebendig.

The child is still alive.

Illustration for lebendig (alive)

How to say “alive” in German

“Alive” in German is lebendig.

A body or scene carrying visible signs of active life rather than stillness.

Full entry for lebendig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lebendig

Ich habe ein lebendiges Haustier im Garten gesehen.

I saw a living pet in the garden.

Tips for using lebendig

  • 'Noch lebendig' states that life continues at the reference time, while 'am Leben' is another common expression for being alive.

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