Live to do Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
LYV to DOO, LIV to DOO, LYV tuh DOO, LIV tuh DOO, LYV ti DOO, LIV ti DOO
lɪv/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
LIV too DOO
Definition
To have something as your main purpose or passion in life; to feel your life is meaningful because of one particular activity or goal.
Usage & Nuances
Often followed by a verb (like 'live to help others'). Implies deep motivation or central importance. Common in emotional or motivational contexts. Not for routine activities. Do not confuse with 'live to do with', which means 'be related to'.
Spanish: vivir para (hacer) - tener como razón de vivirPortuguese (BR): viver para (fazer) - ter como sentido de vidaPortuguese (PT): viver para (fazer) - ter como razão de viverChinese (Simplified): 为...而活 - 以...为人生目的Chinese (Traditional): 為...而活 - 以...為人生目標Hindi: के लिए जीनाArabic: يعيش من أجل (أن يفعل شيئًا) - يعتبر شيئًا سببًا للعيشBengali: জীবনের উদ্দেশ্য হিসেবে কিছু করা - জীবনের মূল লক্ষ্য হিসেবে কিছু করাRussian: жить ради того, чтобы (делать что-то) - жить радиJapanese: 〜するために生きるVietnamese: sống để (làm gì đó) - sống vì (một mục tiêu)Korean: ~하기 위해 산다 - ~하는 것이 삶의 목적이다Turkish: bir şey yapmak için yaşamak - hayatını (bir şeye) adamakUrdu: کسی کام کے لیے جینا - مقصدِ حیات سمجھ کر کرناIndonesian: hidup untuk (melakukan sesuatu) - tujuan hidup (melakukan sesuatu)
Example Sentences
She lives to help people in need.
basic
Some people live to eat, others eat to live.
basic
He lives to play football every day.
basic
I live to travel and see new places—it's what makes me happy.
natural
Music is her world; she truly lives to perform on stage.
natural
I don’t just work to pay bills—I live to create art.
natural