Definition
Life. The state of being alive; one’s existence or way of living.
Conjugation / Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Leben | die Leben |
| Accusative | das Leben | die Leben |
| Dative | dem Leben | den Leben |
| Genitive | des Lebens | der Leben |
Examples
- Das Leben ist schön. — Life is beautiful.
- Ich liebe mein Leben. — I love my life.
- Das Leben in der Stadt ist teuer. — Life in the city is expensive.
Notes
Neuter noun. Plural (die Leben) is used when referring to multiple lives (e.g. in stories or games). Das Leben is also the infinitive-turned-noun from the verb leben (to live).