Leben
Example: Viele Menschen leben seit Jahrhunderten in diesem Dorf.
Definition
"Leben" means to exist or be alive, experiencing the state of living. It refers to the condition of being alive, carrying out daily activities, and continuing through time. For example, "Viele Menschen leben seit Jahrhunderten in diesem Dorf" means many people have lived in this village for centuries.
Etymology
The German word "leben" comes from Old High German "leban," which is related to the Old English "libban" and Old Norse "lifja," all meaning to live or remain alive. Did you know that these roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic *libam, highlighting how the concept of life has been central across Germanic languages for centuries?
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