beleben
Translation
to enliven, to revive, to stimulate
Examples
Kaffee belebt den Geist.
Coffee stimulates the mind.
Die neue Bar belebt die Nachbarschaft.
The new bar enlivens the neighbourhood.
Der Arzt konnte den Patienten beleben.
The doctor was able to revive the patient.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to enliven sth. A discussion can enliven a meeting.
sich beleben to become livelier The city becomes livelier in the evening.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erfrischen (to refresh), anregen (to stimulate); Antonyms: ermüden (to tire), einschläfern (to put to sleep)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (to make something) and the verb 'leben' (to live). Literally 'to make live'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be' + 'leben' (to live) as 'to bring to life'. Imagine breathing life into something dull.