to live- is a state verb or an action verb?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

Hello!
I would really like to know if ‘to live’ - is a state verb or an action verb?
In the sentence: ‘I used to live in Madrid.’ can I say: I would live in Madrid.’ ?
Thank you in advance!

2

It’s a stative verb and ‘would’ in this context is incorrect. (BTW, ‘to live’ in my native language is considered to be a dynamic (action) verb) :slight_smile:

3

Hello friend that is very nice question that you asked “to live- is a state verb or an action verb?”

I have idea for your question. I think “Live” is a state verb.

I will share you the definitions of State verb and Action verb?

1 … “Action verbs are verbs that specifically describe what the subject of the sentence is doing. These types of verbs carry a great deal of information in a sentence and can convey emotion and a sense of purpose that extends beyond the literal meanings of the words” (Google, resources).

2… “Stative verbs are verbs that express a state rather than an action. They usually relate to thoughts, emotions, relationships, senses, states of being and measurements” (Google, resource).

I am hopefully that you will get the idea of live.

Best wish

Kyaw naing

4

I endorse your view. To me it is a DO-verb, which usually denotes an activity.