Laben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Laben" is mainly used as verb meaning "to refresh", "to invigorate" or "to comfort". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Laben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: laben
  • Simple past: labte
  • Participle: gelabt

See full conjugation of laben

regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Labe
  • Plural: die Laben

Meanings of "Laben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To refresh oneself with food or drink"

"Laben", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach der Wanderung labten wir uns an einer kühlen Quelle.After the hike, we refreshed ourselves at a cool spring.
  2. Er labte sich an einem Glas frischen Wassers.He refreshed himself with a glass of fresh water.
  3. Die Gäste labten sich an den köstlichen Speisen.The guests refreshed themselves with the delicious food.

2.) "The act of refreshing oneself"

"Laben", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Laben an der Quelle war wohltuend.The refreshment at the spring was soothing.
  2. Ein kurzes Laben kann Wunder wirken.A short refreshment can work wonders.
  3. Das Laben nach der Arbeit ist wichtig.Refreshing oneself after work is important.
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