English–Korean

“come to life” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsaranada

Example

옛 기억이 살아났어요.yet ki eo gi sa ra na sseo yo

Old memories came to life.

Illustration for 살아나다 (come to life)

How to say “come to life” in Korean

“Come to life” in Korean is 살아나다 (saranada).

Life and energy return to something that had faded, stopped, or lost its function.

Full entry for 살아나다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 살아나다

오래된 옷을 세탁하니 색이 살아났어요.o rae doen o seul se ta ka ni sae gi sa ra na sseo yo

After the old clothes were washed, the color came back to life.

Tips for using 살아나다

  • The word works naturally for both physical functions and less tangible things such as memories or feelings, so its use is broader than physical recovery alone.

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