ADJECTIVE

lebend/ˈleːbənt/alive; living

lebend is a German adjective that means alive or living. It is pronounced /ˈleːbənt/.

Definitions

1.being alive; not dead(biology; general)

a.describes a being, creature, or thing that is alive

Er fand eine lebende Maus im Keller.—He found a living mouse in the basement.

2.existing; in existence(figurative)

a.still existing (not extinct, not ended)

Der lebende Autor hat gestern eine Lesung gehalten.—The living author gave a reading yesterday.

Adjective Forms

Positivelebend

Frequently asked questions

What does "lebend" mean in English?
"lebend" means alive or living. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "lebend"?
"lebend" is pronounced /ˈleːbənt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "lebend"?
"lebend" is a adjective in German.

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