German Conversation · Level 62
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German word
lebhaft
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːphaft/
Meaning
- adjectivelively
Example
Sie führt eine lebhafte Diskussion.
She leads a lively discussion.
More examples
Auf der Party herrschte lebhafte Stimmung.
There was a lively atmosphere at the party.
Core concept
A bright pulse of activity that makes a person, exchange, place, or impression feel intensely alive.
Common phrases
ein lebhaftes Gespräch
a lively conversation
lebhaftes Interesse
keen interest
eine lebhafte Debatte
a lively debate
Similar words
lebendig: Showing vivid energy through movement, facial expression, or other visible signs.
energetisch: Clearly driven by strength and motivation in action or speech.
dynamisch: Marked by forceful activity or change that keeps moving forward.
rege: Involving frequent, active exchanges or movements.
Definition in German
Kennzeichnet eine rege, energiegeladene Art; drückt starke Reaktionsfreude oder intensive Ausdruckskraft aus.
Word origin
The adjective developed from Leben, 'life', and the suffix -haft, whose meaning is roughly 'characterized by', giving lebhaft its sense of having vitality.
Usage tips
- Lebhaft has regular adjective endings before nouns, as in ein lebhafter Mann, eine lebhafte Diskussion, and ein lebhaftes Gespräch.
Other meanings
- energeticadjective
- bustlingadjective
- vividadjective
Opposites
- lebloslifelessadjective
Related words
- Lebhaftigkeitlivelinessnoun