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lebhaft

vividly, lively, with animation

adverb LAYP-haft Rare

Also means

animatedly, spiritedly

Usage Note

Lebhaft (from Leben, life) describes something done with energy and animation — gesturing, describing, discussing. Lebhaft diskutieren — to discuss with animation. It is positive in connotation and commonly used both as an adverb and adjective to describe lively children, debates, or imagination.

Examples

"Sie schilderte die Reise sehr lebhaft."

Natural Translation

She described the trip very vividly.

Literal Translation

She described the journey very lively.

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