erlebe

Erlebe is a German verb form derived from erleben, meaning to experience or to live through. It functions as the imperative form used with the informal singular subject du, and is commonly written as Erlebe when capitalized at the beginning of a sentence. The imperative Erlebe is used to urge someone to experience something directly, often in advertising, slogans, or evocative writing.

Grammatically, erleben is a regular verb with present tense forms such as ich erlebe, du erlebst, er erlebt, wir erleben, ihr erlebt, sie erleben. Its imperative forms include erlebe (du) and erlebt (ihr). The past participle is erlebt. The related noun Erlebnis denotes an experience or event, and it can be combined in compounds such as Erlebnisbericht (experience report) or Erlebnisgesellschaft (society of experiences).

Etymology and meaning: erleben is formed with the prefix er- combined with leben (to live). The prefix adds a sense of completion or turning point, so erleben conveys experiencing something happening or living through it, rather than merely knowing about it.

Usage notes: Erlebe is used to prompt direct action or personal engagement, often in promotional or inspirational contexts. It can appear in headings, captions, or as part of a sentence urging someone to discover a place, activity, or feeling. It is not a fixed noun or title by itself, but the related noun Erlebnis is common in descriptive writing about experiences.

See also: erleben, Erlebnis, Erlebnisbericht.