VERB
aufpassen/ˈaʊ̯fˌpasn̩/to pay attention; to watch out; to take care (of)
aufpassen is a German verb that means to pay attention, to watch out, or to take care (of). It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌpasn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "passte auf" and the past participle is "aufgepasst".
Definitions
1.to pay attention; to be alert(attention)
a.to be careful; to watch carefully
Pass auf, dass du dich nicht verletzt!—Be careful not to hurt yourself!
b.to pay attention (in class, etc.)
Im Unterricht musst du besser aufpassen.—You need to pay better attention in class.
2.to take care of someone or something; to mind(caretaking)
a.to look after someone
Kannst du heute Abend auf die Kinder aufpassen?—Can you look after the children tonight?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | aufpassen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | passe auf |
| Present (du) | passt auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | passt auf |
| Preterite (ich) | passte auf |
| Participle II | aufgepasst |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | passte auf |
| Imperative (singular) | pass auf |
| Imperative (plural) | passt auf |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aufpassen" mean in English?
- "aufpassen" means to pay attention, to watch out, or to take care (of). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "aufpassen"?
- "aufpassen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌpasn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "aufpassen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "aufpassen" is "aufgepasst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "aufpassen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "aufpassen" becomes "passte auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "aufpassen"?
- "aufpassen" is a verb in German.
