lebst
Translation
(you) live, (you) are alive, (you) reside
Examples
Wo lebst du?
Where do you live?
Du lebst nur einmal.
You only live once.
Grammar Patterns
((in+3)) to live in (a place) Where do you live?
((für+4)) to live for (sb./sth.) Who do you live for?
Similar Words
Synonyms: wohnst (reside); Antonyms: stirbst (die)
Etymology
The 2nd person singular present tense form of the verb 'leben' (to live). The '-st' ending is characteristic for the pronoun 'du' (you).
Memory Tips
Remember that the '-st' ending on a verb in the present tense almost always signals the subject 'du' (you, singular).