No. 9,102 in German
liv
"Liv" is not a German word; it is a Scandinavian name meaning "life" or "protection."
In a sentence
Das Leben ist eine Reise, die wir alle durchlaufen.
Life is a journey we all go through.
The word 'Leben' in this context is used as a noun meaning 'life' in general, referring to existence.
Er trat lebendig und voller Energie in den Raum.
He entered the room lively and full of energy.
Here, the word 'lebendig' is an adjective describing someone as lively, derived from the root word for life.
Sie schuf ein lebendiges Bild mit ihren Worten.
She created a vivid image with her words.
In this sentence, 'lebendiges' modulates the noun 'Bild', highlighting a metaphorically vivid or lively description.
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