ADJECTIVE

aufgeklärt/ˈaʊ̯fɡəˌklɛːɐ̯t/enlightened; informed; open-minded

aufgeklärt is a German adjective that means enlightened, informed, or open-minded. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fɡəˌklɛːɐ̯t/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "aufgeklärter" and "aufgeklärtesten".

Definitions

1.enlightened; progressive and rational in thinking(worldview, mentality)

a.having progressive, rational, or critical views, especially free from prejudice

Er gilt als sehr aufgeklärt und ist offen für neue Ideen.He is considered very enlightened and is open to new ideas.

2.informed about sexuality and relationships(sexual education, knowledge)

a.having knowledge about sexual topics, not naïve

Die Jugendlichen sind heute viel aufgeklärter als früher.Young people today are much more informed (about sexuality) than before.

Adjective Forms

Positiveaufgeklärt
Comparativeaufgeklärter
Superlativeaufgeklärtesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "aufgeklärt" mean in English?
"aufgeklärt" means enlightened, informed, or open-minded. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "aufgeklärt"?
"aufgeklärt" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fɡəˌklɛːɐ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "aufgeklärt"?
The comparative of "aufgeklärt" is "aufgeklärter" and the superlative is "aufgeklärtesten".
What part of speech is "aufgeklärt"?
"aufgeklärt" is a adjective in German.

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