15초 만에
- Starting a real-time broadcast on social media or the web.
- Commonly used for website launches and digital project releases.
- A mix of English 'live' and German 'gehen' (to go).
뜻
It describes the moment you start a real-time broadcast on the internet, like on Instagram, TikTok, or Twitch. It is also used when a new website or software becomes available to the public.
주요 예문
3 / 7Texting a friend about a stream
Ich gehe in zehn Minuten auf Twitch live!
I'm going live on Twitch in ten minutes!
In a professional office meeting
Unsere neue Webseite geht morgen endlich live.
Our new website is finally going live tomorrow.
Asking a colleague about a webinar
Wann gehen wir mit dem Stream live?
When are we going live with the stream?
문화적 배경
Germans are often very cautious about 'live gehen'. There is a strong culture of 'Datenschutz' (data protection), so many people are hesitant to show their private lives live. In Swiss business culture, 'live gehen' is used just as much as in Germany, but often with a focus on 'Pünktlichkeit' (punctuality). If a site is set to go live at 08:00, it will be 08:00 sharp. Austrians might use 'live gehen' but in very informal settings, you might also hear 'wir schalten uns live' (we switch ourselves live). In Berlin startups, 'live gehen' is often replaced by the English 'launching' or 'deploying', but 'live gehen' remains the standard for communicating with non-tech stakeholders.
Use 'sein' for past
Always remember: 'Ich BIN live gegangen'. Using 'habe' is a very common English-speaker mistake.
Not for people
Don't say 'Er geht live' to mean he is walking while alive. It only refers to digital broadcasting or launches.
15초 만에
- Starting a real-time broadcast on social media or the web.
- Commonly used for website launches and digital project releases.
- A mix of English 'live' and German 'gehen' (to go).
What It Means
Live gehen is a classic piece of 'Denglish'. It combines the English word 'live' with the German verb gehen. It means you are starting a broadcast right now. Your audience can see you in real-time. It is not just for influencers anymore. Even your grandma might use it for her gardening stream. In a professional context, it means a project is finally 'launching'.
How To Use It
You treat it like any other verb phrase. The verb gehen changes based on the person. For example, ich gehe, du gehst, or wir gehen. The word live stays exactly the same. You usually place live right before the verb or at the end of the sentence. If you are using a helper verb like wollen, live gehen stays together at the end. It is simple, punchy, and very modern.
When To Use It
Use it whenever social media is involved. Tell your friends you are starting a stream. Use it at work when a new website is ready. It is perfect for texting or quick updates. You will hear it in gaming, marketing, and news. If there is a camera and a 'Start' button, this is your phrase. It feels active and exciting.
When NOT To Use It
Do not confuse it with the verb leben. Leben means to be alive or to reside somewhere. If you say 'Ich gehe leben', people will be very confused. Also, do not use it for pre-recorded videos. If you uploaded a video yesterday, you did not 'live gehen'. Avoid it in very traditional, old-fashioned ceremonies. A priest probably won't say he is 'live gehen' during a wedding.
Cultural Background
Germany has a love-hate relationship with English words. However, tech terms almost always win. Live gehen became huge with the rise of Twitch and Instagram. It shows how globalized German youth culture has become. It sounds much 'cooler' than the old-fashioned auf Sendung gehen. Using it makes you sound connected and tech-savvy. It is part of the digital DNA now.
Common Variations
You might hear online gehen for simply connecting to the internet. Some people use streamen as a direct verb. In business, you might hear den Schalter umlegen (flip the switch). But live gehen remains the king of social media. It is short, everyone understands it, and it works everywhere. Just remember: live is pronounced the English way, not like the German word Liebe!
사용 참고사항
The phrase is neutral and widely used in both personal and professional digital contexts. Avoid using it for physical activities (like 'going to live in the woods') as it only refers to broadcasting or digital launches.
Use 'sein' for past
Always remember: 'Ich BIN live gegangen'. Using 'habe' is a very common English-speaker mistake.
Not for people
Don't say 'Er geht live' to mean he is walking while alive. It only refers to digital broadcasting or launches.
Business Context
In a job interview for an IT position, using 'live gehen' correctly shows you understand industry jargon.
Social Media
If you see a button that says 'Live gehen' on your German app interface, it's the 'Go Live' button.
예시
7Ich gehe in zehn Minuten auf Twitch live!
I'm going live on Twitch in ten minutes!
A very common way to announce a broadcast to friends.
Unsere neue Webseite geht morgen endlich live.
Our new website is finally going live tomorrow.
In business, this refers to a product launch or release.
Wann gehen wir mit dem Stream live?
When are we going live with the stream?
Using 'wir' for a team effort.
Ich kann so nicht live gehen, ich sehe aus wie ein Pixel!
I can't go live like this, I look like a pixel!
Self-deprecating humor about video quality.
Ich gehe live, um euch die Wahrheit zu sagen.
I'm going live to tell you the truth.
Used for serious or personal updates on social media.
Hast du gesehen? Taylor Swift ist gerade live gegangen!
Did you see? Taylor Swift just went live!
Using the Perfekt tense (ist gegangen).
Wir können nicht live gehen, das Internet ist weg.
We can't go live, the internet is gone.
A common frustration for streamers.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'gehen' in the perfect tense.
Gestern ______ wir mit dem neuen Onlineshop live ______.
The perfect tense of 'gehen' uses 'sein' (sind) and the past participle 'gegangen'.
Which sentence is correct for an Instagram announcement?
How do you say 'I am going live in 5 minutes'?
In German, the time indication usually comes before the 'live' part of the phrase.
Match the German phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
All these contexts use 'live gehen' to mean 'becoming public'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wann wollt ihr mit der App ______? B: Wir ______ morgen früh live.
The first part is an infinitive with 'wollen', the second is present tense.
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시각 학습 자료
Live vs. Lebendig
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Gestern ______ wir mit dem neuen Onlineshop live ______.
The perfect tense of 'gehen' uses 'sein' (sind) and the past participle 'gegangen'.
How do you say 'I am going live in 5 minutes'?
In German, the time indication usually comes before the 'live' part of the phrase.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
All these contexts use 'live gehen' to mean 'becoming public'.
A: Wann wollt ihr mit der App ______? B: Wir ______ morgen früh live.
The first part is an infinitive with 'wollen', the second is present tense.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Only if the concert is being streamed online. If the concert is just starting in person, you say 'Das Konzert beginnt'.
Yes, in modern offices and IT companies, it is the standard professional term.
There isn't a single opposite, but you could say 'den Stream beenden' (end the stream) or 'offline gehen'.
Because 'lebendig' refers to biological life. 'Live' is a technical term in German.
No, it is treated as an adjective/adverb and written in lowercase unless it's at the start of a sentence.
Yes, if they are switching their camera on for a large audience, but usually we say 'die Kamera einschalten'.
Lowercase 'live' is correct.
Wir sind live gegangen.
Yes, it is universal in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland due to the internet.
Usually no. For a book, you use 'erscheinen' (to appear) or 'veröffentlicht werden'.
관련 표현
online gehen
similarTo go online or a site becoming available.
auf Sendung gehen
synonymTo go on air.
einen Stream starten
specialized formTo start a stream.
veröffentlichen
similarTo publish.
am Start sein
similarTo be ready/present.
