Meaning 1neutral · 82%
An organism that is alive, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism.
Natural examples
Jedes Lebewesen braucht Wasser.
Every living thing needs water.
Unter dem Stein entdeckten wir mehrere kleine Lebewesen.
We found several tiny organisms under the stone.
Die Pflanze ist ein Lebewesen und reagiert auf Licht.
The plant is living and responds to light.
Usage note
Neuter noun with identical singular and plural forms. It is neutral in tone and includes humans.
Mini-lesson: Lebewesen
An organism that is alive, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism. Neuter noun with identical singular and plural forms. It is neutral in tone and includes humans.
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