nounverb
il vivere
live
Essere in vita, esistere e fare esperienze nel mondo ogni giorno.
Vivere is an Italian verb that means "to live."
Meaning
- To be alive, to exist as a living being.
- To experience and enjoy life, often implying engaging fully in life's activities and emotions.
Parts
- Root: "viver-" relates to life.
- Infinitive form: "vivere" (to live).
- Conjugation: Regular verb of the second conjugation (-ere verbs).
Usage Examples
- Vivere felici — "To live happily."
- Vivere in città — "To live in the city."
- Vivere un'esperienza — "To experience (live) an experience."
Synonyms
- Esistere — to exist (more literal, focused on existence).
- Abitare — to inhabit or reside (more about physical dwelling).
Antonyms
- Morire — to die.
Additional info
"Vivere" can also have a figurative sense, such as "vivere la vita al massimo" (to live life to the fullest), emphasizing not just survival but quality and joy in living.
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Examples
Mi piace vivere in campagna.verb
I like to live in the countryside.
Il vivere sobrio porta serenità.noun
Living sober brings serenity.
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