Meanings
uncountablea state in which organic entities such as animals, plants and bacteria have properties like metabolism, adaptation and replication
Das Leben ist nicht an das geistige Bewusstsein gebunden.Life is not dependent on mental consciousness.
uncountablethe entirety of those who are in this state
Die Erde quillt über vor Leben.Earth is full of life.
countablethe time period in which one is in this state; the time between birth and death
Das Leben beginnt mit der Geburt und endet mit dem Tod.Life begins with birth and ends with death.
uncountablea state of being in touch or in line with certain metaphysical forces and principles by which biological life is governed
Nicht jeder, der atmet, ist auch wirklich am Leben.Not everyone who breathes is really alive.
countablelife; way of life (a particular manner of behaving and passing one’s time, whether real or ideal, and whether self-chosen or not)
Lebensstandardquality of life
countablebiography; life; life story (an account of a person’s life, whether real or virtual)
Das Leben der Edelgard.The life of Edelgard.
5 more meanings
uncountableexistence; life (a position one has created for oneself, often manifested in success, prosperity, and standing)
Frau Schmidt hat sich in all diesen Jahren ein bewundernswertes Leben aufgebaut.Mrs Schmidt has built up an admirable life in all these years.
uncountablelife; precious or beloved thing that someone considers fundamental to their existence
Sie ist mein Ein und Alles, mein Leben!She is my one and only, my life!
countablelife; numbers of times a game can be played
Du hast nur noch drei Leben übrig.You only have three lives left.
countablehealth; hit points
used as the object of certain verbs, often ones that are per se intransitive, for emphasis
Chill ma’ dein Leben!Just chill, okay!