live
word
/ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/
lyv (adjective), liv (verb)
/lɪv/
lyv (adjective), liv (verb)
Definition
To have life, to be alive, or to reside somewhere. Also used to describe events happening in real time, such as a live broadcast.
Usage & Nuances
Used both as a verb and adjective. Common phrases: 'live in a city', 'live concert', 'live on TV'. Informal speech may use 'live' in idioms like 'live it up'. Do not confuse with 'life' (noun).
Spanish: vivir - en directo (transmisión)Portuguese (BR): viver - ao vivo (transmissão)Portuguese (PT): viver - em direto (transmissão)Chinese (Simplified): 居住 - 现场直播Chinese (Traditional): 居住 - 現場直播Hindi: जीना - लाइव (प्रसारण)Arabic: يعيش - مباشر (بث)Bengali: বাঁচা - থাকা - লাইভ (প্রচারণা)Russian: жить - живой (трансляция)Japanese: 生きる - 住む - ライブ（生中継）Vietnamese: sống - trực tiếp (phát sóng)Korean: 살다 - 생방송(실시간)Turkish: yaşamak - canlı (yayın)Urdu: رہنا - جینا - براہِ راست (نشریات)Indonesian: hidup - tinggal - siaran langsung
Example Sentences
They live in a small house near the park.
basic
We are watching a live football match on TV.
basic
She wants to live in the city when she grows up.
basic
I love to live life to the fullest every day.
natural
The band played a live show that thrilled the crowd.
natural
Do you want to live in a big city or somewhere quiet?
natural