VERB
aufregen/ˈaʊ̯fˌʁeːɡn̩/to excite; to upset; to agitate
aufregen is a German verb that means to excite, to upset, or to agitate. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌʁeːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "regte auf" and the past participle is "aufgeregt".
Definitions
1.to cause someone to feel excited, agitated or upset(emotion, agitation)
a.to make someone nervous, angry, or emotionally worked up
Die Nachricht hat mich sehr aufgeregt.—The news really upset me.
2.to become excited, agitated or upset oneself(emotion, reflexive use)
a.to get worked up or overly emotional (reflexive)
Reg dich nicht so auf!—Don't get so worked up!
Conjugation
| Infinitive | aufregen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | rege auf |
| Present (du) | regst auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | regt auf |
| Preterite (ich) | regte auf |
| Participle II | aufgeregt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | regte auf |
| Imperative (singular) | reg auf |
| Imperative (plural) | regt auf |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aufregen" mean in English?
- "aufregen" means to excite, to upset, or to agitate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "aufregen"?
- "aufregen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌʁeːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "aufregen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "aufregen" is "aufgeregt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "aufregen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "aufregen" becomes "regte auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "aufregen"?
- "aufregen" is a verb in German.
