beleben
Translation
to liven up, to revive, to stimulate
Examples
Kaffee belebt den Geist.
Coffee stimulates the mind.
Die neue Bar belebt die Nachbarschaft.
The new bar livens up the neighborhood.
Der Arzt konnte den Patienten beleben.
The doctor was able to revive the patient.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to liven sth. up A discussion can liven up a meeting.
sich beleben to liven up The city livens up 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.