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되살리다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '되살리다' means 'to revive' or 'to bring back to life.' It is often used for living things like plants or animals but can also be applied metaphorically to abstract concepts such as economies or traditions.

Common Contexts

You might hear '되살리다' when talking about restoring something that was lost or dead, such as reviving a plant, a tradition, or even a community spirit.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '되살리다 + noun' (e.g., 되살리다 전통): to revive a tradition
  • '되살리다 + 생명/기억/경제': to bring back life/memory/economy
  • Often used with words related to restoration or recovery.

Register and Politeness

'되살리다' is a standard verb suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is neutral in politeness and can be used in written and spoken Korean.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '되살리다' with '살리다' (to save or keep alive). '되살리다' implies bringing something back that was dead or lost, while '살리다' can mean to keep something alive or save it from danger. Pay attention to this nuance to use the verbs correctly.

Example Sentences

오래된 나무가 다시 살아나서 숲을 되살렸다.

Oraedoen namuga dasi saraseo sup-eul doesallyeotda.

The old tree came back to life and revitalized the forest.

그는 죽은 식물을 되살리기 위해 정성껏 물을 주었다.

Geuneun jugeun sikmureul doesalligi wihae jeongseongkkeot mureul jueotda.

He carefully watered the dead plant to revive it.

이 프로젝트는 지역 경제를 되살리는 데 큰 역할을 했다.

I peurojekteuneun jiyeok gyeongjereul doesallineun de keun yeokhareul haetda.

This project played a big role in revitalizing the local economy.