Korean

살리다

살리다
Meaning: to save, to revive, to bring back to life
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 살리다
Present 살린다
Polite 살려요
Formal 살립니다
Past 살렸다
Past + Polite 살렸어요
Guess + Polite 살리겠어요
Connective 살리고
Conditional 살리면
Volitional 살리자
Imperative 살려라
Imperative + Polite 살리세요
Attributive 살리는 / 살린 / 살릴

Example sentences

The doctor did their best to save the patient.
그는 경력을 살려 새 회사에 입사했습니다.
He used his experience and joined a new company.
그녀는 자신만의 개성을 살린 옷차림을 즐긴다.
She enjoys dressing in a way that highlights her own individuality.
그녀는 살려 달라고 애원했다.
She begged to be saved.

Usage Notes

The causative form of 살다 (to live). It can mean literally saving a life, or figuratively 'reviving' something, like a feature or a feeling.

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