erleben
Translation
to experience, to live through
Examples
Ich habe auf meiner Reise viel erlebt.
I experienced a lot on my trip.
Er hat den Fall der Mauer miterlebt.
He witnessed the fall of the Wall.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to experience (sth.) I experienced something terrible.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erfahren, durchmachen
Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' (indicating achievement or completion) + 'leben' (to live). Literally 'to live through'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'er-' as turning 'leben' (life) into a concrete event you have 'lived through'.