No. 3,391 in Dutch
leven
"Leven" (Dutch): Life; to live.
In a sentence
Het leven is vol verrassingen.
Life is full of surprises.
Here, 'leven' is used as a noun meaning 'life'.
Ze geniet van het leven.
She enjoys life.
In this sentence, 'leven' is also a noun representing 'life'.
Om gezond te blijven, moet je een actief leven leiden.
To stay healthy, you must lead an active life.
This usage of 'leven' similarly denotes 'life' as a state or way of being.
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