English–German

“lively” in German

German

Alsomunter · lebhaft · dynamisch · schwungvoll

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁeːgə/

Example

Wir hatten eine rege Diskussion.

We had a lively discussion.

Illustration for rege (lively)

How to say “lively” in German

“Lively” in German is rege.

A steady flow of people, talk, or work keeps a situation full of motion.

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

Example sentences with rege

Bei dem Treffen herrschte rege Unterhaltung zwischen den Anwesenden.

There was lively conversation among those present at the meeting.

Tips for using rege

  • Rege is often more formal than everyday English lively and frequently describes discussions, interest, demand, or activity rather than a person's mood.

Other German words for “lively”

Ich sehe einen munteren Mann.

I see a lively man.

Sie führt eine lebhafte Diskussion.

She leads a lively discussion.

Das ist ein dynamisches Kind.

That is a lively child.

Das war das schwungvollste Konzert dieses Jahres.

That was the liveliest concert of the year.

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