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TOPIK 3verb

살리다

sallida

살려요 · 살렸어요 · 살릴 거예요 · 살리세요

to save (a life), revive; to make the most of

Example

의사 선생님이 위험한 환자를 살렸어요.

The doctor saved the patient who was in danger.

Word parts

Causative of 살다 'to live' — 'make live'.

Good to know

살려 주세요! is how you shout 'Help!'; 장점을 살리다 means 'make the most of your strengths.'