life

• Substantiv, das den Zustand eines lebenden Organismus, dessen Existenz oder den Zeitraum von der Geburt bis zum Tod bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the state of being alive, the existence of a living organism, or the period between birth and death.

unzählbar · unregelmäßiger Plural

1. State of livingA1formal

   The state of being alive; the period between birth and death.

   Leben

   • Human life expectancy has increased over the years.
   • She risked her life to save the child.
   • Life is full of unexpected events.

   Synonymeexistencelifespanlifetimeliving

   Antonymedeathnonexistenceoblivion

2. Way of livingA2formal

   The manner or style in which a person lives.

   Lebensweise

   • City life is very different from country life.
   • He leads a simple life in the countryside.
   • Student life can be challenging but rewarding.

   Synonymebehaviorconductlifestyleway of life

3. Vitality or energyB1informal

   The energy or enthusiasm that makes something lively.

   Lebendigkeit

   • The party came to life when the music started.
   • She brings life to every room she enters.
   • The garden burst into life in the spring.

   Synonymeanimationenergyget-up-and-golivelinesspepsparkspiritvervevigorvitalityvivacityzest

   Antonymedeathlethargy

4. Existence or biographyB2formal

   The existence of a person or animal, or the story of their life.

   Leben oder Biografie

   • The book tells the life of a famous artist.
   • He devoted his life to helping others.
   • In the next life, things might be different.

   Synonymebiographyexistencelife historylife storylifespanlifetime