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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLife
/laɪf/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
"Scientists search for signs of life on other planets." - 2
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
"She has lived a fascinating life full of adventure and travel."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'līf', meaning 'life, lifetime, body, person', originating from Proto-Germanic '*lībaną', meaning 'to remain, stay, be left'. Cognate with Old Frisian 'līf', Old High German 'līb', and Old Norse 'líf'.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Life" is said worldwide
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vie
Transliteration: vi
"La vie est pleine de surprises."
Leben
Transliteration: leːbn̩
"Das Leben ist wunderschön."
vita
Transliteration: ˈviːta
"La vita è un dono meraviglioso."
vida
Transliteration: ˈbi.da
"La vida en el campo es muy tranquila."
vida
Transliteration: ˈvi.dɐ
"A vida é cheia de desafios."
जीवन
Transliteration: jīvan
"जीवन एक संघर्ष है।"
生活
Transliteration: shēng huó
"他过着幸福的生活。"
인생
Transliteration: insaeng
"인생은 짧고 예술은 길다."
人生
Transliteration: jinsei
"人生は一度きりです。"
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