English–German

“living creature” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈleːbəˌveːzn̩/

Example

Im Wald sieht man viele Lebewesen.

In the forest, many living creatures can be seen.

Illustration for Lebewesen (living creature)

How to say “living creature” in German

“Living creature” in German is Lebewesen.

A distinct living entity that grows, responds to its surroundings, and belongs to the broad world of animals, plants, fungi, or microbes.

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

Example sentences with Lebewesen

Auf dem Meeresgrund leben auch mikroskopische Lebewesen.

Microscopic organisms also live on the seabed.

Tips for using Lebewesen

  • Lebewesen is neuter, and its plural has the same form: das Lebewesen, die Lebewesen.

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