English–Korean
“survive” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsaranamtta
Example
큰 지진에서 가족들이 모두 살아남았어요.keun chi ji ne seo ka jok tteu ri mo du sa ra na ma sseo yo
Everyone in the family survived the big earthquake.
How to say “survive” in Korean
“Survive” in Korean is 살아남다 (saranamtta).
Coming through danger, hardship, or competition and continuing to exist.
Example sentences with 살아남다
그는 전쟁에서 혼자 살아남았다.keu neun cheon jaeng e seo hon ja sa ra na mat tta
He survived the war alone.
Tips for using 살아남다
- Survive highlights the result of getting through a threat, so it can describe people, groups, or things that are still present after a crisis.