Erleben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erleben" is used as verb with the meaning of "experience", "live through" or "go through".

Essential properties of "erleben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erleben
  • Simple past: erlebte
  • Participle: erlebt

See full conjugation of erleben

regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erleben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To personally experience or live through an event"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat viel in seinem Leben erlebt.He has experienced a lot in his life.
  2. Wir haben zusammen viele Abenteuer erlebt.We have experienced many adventures together.
  3. Sie konnte die Freude im Gesicht des Kindes erleben.She could experience the joy on the child's face.

2.) "To witness an event"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat den Unfall aus nächster Nähe erlebt.He witnessed the accident up close.
  2. Wir haben den Sonnenaufgang am Strand erlebt.We witnessed the sunrise on the beach.
  3. Sie haben die historischen Ereignisse direkt erlebt.They directly witnessed the historical events.

3.) "To undergo an emotional or psychological state"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat in dieser Zeit viel Trauer erlebt.He experienced a lot of sadness during this time.
  2. Sie hat eine tiefe Liebe erlebt.She experienced a deep love.
  3. Wir haben eine große Freude erlebt.We experienced great joy.
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