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How is the word жить translated from Russian to English

Иметь где-то дом или быть живым.

Have your home somewhere, or be alive.

verb
English translation
live

Examples with “жить”

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  • Они живут в маленьком городе. — They live in a small town.

  • Мы смотрели прямую трансляцию финала. — We watched a live broadcast of the final.

  • В магазине продают живую рыбу. — The shop sells live fish.

  • Где бы ты хотел жить когда-нибудь? — Where would you like to live someday?

  • Программу прервали ради прямого репортажа со стадиона. — They interrupted the program for a live report from the stadium.

  • Грузовик вёз живых животных. — The truck was carrying live animals.

  • Эти растения не могут жить без солнечного света. — These plants can't live without sunlight.

  • Это интервью идёт в прямом эфире или в записи? — Is this interview live or recorded?

  • Они используют живую наживку для рыбалки? — Do they use live bait for fishing?

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FAQ about “жить”

How is “жить” translated from Russian?
“жить” translates into English as “live”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “жить” mean?
Meaning of “жить”: Иметь где-то дом или быть живым. In English — “live”.
What part of speech is “жить”?
“жить” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “жить”?
Example sentences with “жить” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “жить”?
Add “жить” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.