English–German

“life” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈleːbn̩/

Example

Ich mag mein Leben in dieser Stadt.

I like my life in this city.

Illustration for Leben (life)

How to say “life” in German

“Life” in German is Leben.

A person's whole span of existence, including daily activities, experiences, and the fact of being alive.

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

Example sentences with Leben

Das tägliche Leben bringt oft kleine Freuden.

Daily life often brings small joys.

Tips for using Leben

  • Leben is neuter, so the definite article is das; its plural is Leben when several individual lives are meant.

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