No. 13,229 in German
aufleben
"Aufleben" means "to revive" or "to come alive."
In a sentence
Nach dem langen Winter fühlten sich die Menschen belebt und ließen die Stadt wieder aufleben.
After the long winter, the people felt invigorated and brought the city back to life.
In this sentence, 'aufleben' means to revive or bring life back to something, used metaphorically to describe the city being revitalized.
Während des Konzerts lebten die Erinnerungen an vergangene Zeiten auf.
During the concert, memories of past times resurfaced.
Here, 'aufleben' is used to indicate memories or feelings coming back vividly, metaphorically coming 'to life' again.
Wenn ich meine alten Freunde treffe, lebe ich immer richtig auf.
When I meet with my old friends, I always feel truly invigorated.
In this instance, 'aufleben' reflects a personal feeling of joy and energy, indicating an emotional uplifting.
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