This is the 13229th most frequent German word.
aufleben
"Aufleben" means "to revive" or "to come alive."
In this sentence, 'aufleben' means to revive or bring life back to something, used metaphorically to describe the city being revitalized.
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.
Here, 'aufleben' is used to indicate memories or feelings coming back vividly, metaphorically coming 'to life' again.
Während des Konzerts lebten die Erinnerungen an vergangene Zeiten auf.
During the concert, memories of past times resurfaced.
In this instance, 'aufleben' reflects a personal feeling of joy and energy, indicating an emotional uplifting.