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life noun

  /laɪf/
  • (uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
elämä, elo, eläminen, henki, nirri
  • A worthwhile existence.
  • The period during which one (a person, an animal, a plant; a civilization, species; a star; etc) is alive.
elämä, eläminen
  • Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
elämä, olemassaolo, oleminen
  • Something which is inherently part of a person's existence, such as job, family, a loved one, etc.
  • (video games) One of the player's chances to play, lost when the player's character dies or when certain mistakes are made.
elämä
  • Animation; spirit; vivacity.
elinkaari, kesto
  • (countable) A life assured under a life assurance policy (equivalent to the policy itself for a single life contract).
elinkautinen
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