No. 598 in German
live
The German word "live" means "live" or "broadcast in real-time" in English.
In a sentence
Ich lebe in Deutschland.
I live in Germany.
Here, 'lebe' refers to residing or having a home in a place.
Das Konzert wird live im Fernsehen übertragen.
The concert is broadcast live on television.
Here, 'live' refers to something happening in real time, and this usage is derived from English.
Erlebt den Zoo live und hautnah!
Experience the zoo live and up close!
Here, 'live' is used to imply a direct, onsite experience, using an English-derived term in German.
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