This is the 11458th most frequent Russian word.
дожив
The Russian word "дожив" means "having lived until" or "after living to."
The word "дожив" is used as an imperfective verb participle form from "дожить," emphasizing the fact that he lived to a significant age.
Он дожив до ста лет, стал настоящей легендой.
Having lived to be a hundred years old, he became a true legend.
The word "дожив" indicates the completion of living through her century.
Дожив своё столетие, она с улыбкой встретила гостей.
Having lived her centennial, she greeted guests with a smile.
Here, "дожив" suggests reaching a significant milestone through the course of life.