lebend
Translation
living, alive
Examples
Der Frosch wurde lebend gefangen.
The frog was caught alive.
Sie ist eine lebende Legende.
She is a living legend.
Grammar Patterns
((lebend)) + Noun living + noun A living organism needs water.
Similar Words
Synonym: lebendig; Antonym: tot (dead)
Etymology
This is the present participle of 'leben' (to live). The '-end' suffix is the German equivalent of the English '-ing' suffix.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'leben' (to live) and add the '-d' ending to form the adjective 'living', just like in English.