wiederbeleben
revive
The German word "wiederbeleben" is a verb that means "to revive" or "to resurrect". It is composed of "wieder," meaning "again," and "beleben," which means "to bring to life" or "to enliven." This term can be used in contexts such as reviving a person from unconsciousness, restoring interest in a topic, or bringing an idea or trend back into relevance.
Similar words in German include "auferstehen" (to rise), "revitalisieren" (to revitalize), and "rehabilitieren" (to rehabilitate).
The difference primarily lies in their specificity: "wiederbeleben" often implies bringing back something that has been dead or inactive directly, while "revitalisieren" may focus more on reviving energy or effectiveness in a broader sense, and "rehabilitieren" frequently pertains to restoring someone's reputation, health, or status while "auferstehen" is often used in a more spiritual or metaphorical context.
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Examples
Die Ärzte konnten den Patienten wiederbeleben.verb
The doctors were able to revive the patient.
Kannst du die alte Tradition wiederbeleben?verb
Can you revive the old tradition?
Die Sanitäter belebten den verletzten Mann sofort wieder.verb
The paramedics revived the injured man immediately.
Wir beleben das Stadtfest dieses Jahr wieder.verb
We are reviving the city festival this year.
Die Forscher wollen die ausgestorbene Tierart bald wiederbeleben.verb
The researchers want to revive the extinct species soon.
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