leben
Translation
they live, you live (formal)
Examples
Sie leben in Deutschland.
They live in Germany.
Wo leben Sie?
Where do you live? (formal)
Grammar Patterns
((in+3)) to live in... They live in the city.
((von+3)) to live off/on... He lives on his art.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wohnen (to reside), existieren (to exist)
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *libjaną ('to remain, live').
Memory Tips
Cognate with the English word 'live'. Remember that 'Sie' (capitalized) is the formal 'you', while 'sie' (lowercase) is 'they'.