Leben

• pl.Leben

1. gerund of leben: living
2. life; being alivea state in which organic entities such as animals, plants and bacteria have properties like metabolism, adaption and replication
3. life; being alivea state of being in touch or in line with certain metaphysical forces and principles by which biological life is governed
4. existence; life (a position one has created for oneself, often manifested in success, prosperity, and standing)
5. life; being alivethe entirety of those who are in this state
6. life; being alivethe time period in which one is in this state; the time between birth and death
7. life; way of life (a particular manner of behaving and passing one’s time, whether real or ideal, and whether self-chosen or not)
8. biography; life; life story (an account of a person’s life, whether real or virtual)
9. life; precious or beloved thing that someone considers fundamental to their existence
10. a measure of successful playlife; numbers of times a game can be played
11. a measure of successful playhealth; hit points
12. used as the object of certain verbs, often ones that are per se intransitive, for emphasis