This is the 9102nd most frequent German word.
liv
"Liv" is not a German word; it is a Scandinavian name meaning "life" or "protection."
The word 'Leben' in this context is used as a noun meaning 'life' in general, referring to existence.
Das Leben ist eine Reise, die wir alle durchlaufen.
Life is a journey we all go through.
Here, the word 'lebendig' is an adjective describing someone as lively, derived from the root word for life.
Er trat lebendig und voller Energie in den Raum.
He entered the room lively and full of energy.
In this sentence, 'lebendiges' modulates the noun 'Bild', highlighting a metaphorically vivid or lively description.