How Do You Spell LEBEN?

Pronunciation: [lˈɛbən] (IPA)

Leben is a German word pronounced as [ˈleːbn]. It literally means "life", and is typically used as both a noun and verb. The spelling of the word is based on the German alphabet, which uses various diacritical marks and letters to indicate specific vowel and consonant sounds. The letter "e" in "leben" is pronounced as an open mid-front unrounded vowel (IPA: ɛ), while the "b" is pronounced like an English "b". Additionally, in German, "v" is pronounced as "f," so "leben" is pronounced "leeben."

LEBEN Meaning and Definition

1. Leben is a German noun that can be translated as "life" in English. It is derived from the verb "leben" which means "to live."

   In its primary sense, "leben" refers to the state of being alive, the period from birth to death, or the existence of an individual organism. It encompasses all the experiences, activities, and events that occur during this period. "Leben" is also commonly used to describe the condition of being alive, the vitality or liveliness of a person or organism.

   Beyond its literal definition, "leben" also carries metaphorical and philosophical connotations. It can represent the essence of human existence, encompassing the physical, emotional, and intellectual aspects of life. Additionally, "leben" can symbolize the concept of leading a fulfilling or purposeful life, as well as the idea of personal development and growth.

   The word "leben" is often used in expressions and idiomatic phrases in the German language. For example, "ein glückliches Leben führen" means "to lead a happy life," and "das Leben genießen" translates to "to enjoy life." These usages highlight the various dimensions and interpretations of "leben" as it relates to human existence and the pursuit of well-being.

2. A soured and curdled milk food used in Egypt.

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Common Misspellings for LEBEN

• leaven
• lebn
• leveen
• libean
• oeben
• lsben
• ldben
• lrben
• l4ben
• l3ben
• lebdn
• leb4n
• leb3n
• lebeb
• lebem
• lebej
• lebeh
• kleben
• lkeben
• lpeben

Etymology of LEBEN

The word "leben" is derived from the Old High German word "lebēn", which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "*libēną", meaning "to live" or "to remain alive". It is also related to the Old Saxon "libēn", Old Norse "lifa", and Old English "libban". Ultimately, these roots can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*leip-", meaning "to remain, persevere, live". The word "leben" has retained its basic meaning of "to live" in modern German.

Similar spelling words for LEBEN

• levan,
• leaven,
• Levine,
• levene,
• Leven,
• Lepine,
• Levin.

Plural form of LEBEN is LEBENS