Live in Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
LIV in
lɪv/ /ˈɪn
liv IN
Definition
To make a certain place your home; to reside in a specific house, city, or country.
Usage & Nuances
Used for permanent or long-term residence (not temporary visits). Usually followed by a place: 'live in New York', 'live in an apartment'. Sometimes used as a phrasal verb, or to describe staff ('live-in nanny'). Do not confuse with 'live on' (for food or street) or 'live at' (specific addresses).
Spanish: vivir enPortuguese (BR): morar em - viver emPortuguese (PT): morar em - viver emChinese (Simplified): 住在Chinese (Traditional): 住在Hindi: में रहनाArabic: يعيش فيBengali: বসবাস করা - থাকাRussian: жить вJapanese: 住むVietnamese: sống ở - cư trú tạiKorean: 살다Turkish: yaşamakUrdu: رہناIndonesian: tinggal di
Example Sentences
I live in Paris with my family.
basic
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
basic
They want to live in the city center.
basic
My cousin used to live in London before moving to Canada.
natural
Most university students prefer to live in shared apartments.
natural
If you want to live in New York, you'll need to find a job first.
natural