English–German

“live” in German

German

Alsowohnen · live · hausen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈleːbən/

Example

Ich lebe gesund.

I live a healthy life.

Illustration for leben (live)

How to say “live” in German

“Live” in German is leben.

A living person continues through ordinary days, whether staying somewhere or pursuing a particular way of life.

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

Example sentences with leben

Viele Studierende leben in einer WG.

Many students live in a shared apartment.

Tips for using leben

  • The phrase in Berlin leben is natural for residing there, but leben in can also introduce a figurative setting or condition.

Other German words for “live”

Wir wohnen in einer kleinen Wohnung.

We live in a small flat.

Wir sehen das Spiel live im Fernsehen.

We watch the game live on TV.

In der Kanalisation hausen Ratten.

Rats live in the sewers.

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