This is the 3391st most frequent Dutch word.
leven
"Leven" (Dutch): Life; to live.
Here, 'leven' is used as a noun meaning 'life'.
Het leven is vol verrassingen.
Life is full of surprises.
In this sentence, 'leven' is also a noun representing 'life'.
Ze geniet van het leven.
She enjoys life.
This usage of 'leven' similarly denotes 'life' as a state or way of being.