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

Infinitiveaufregen
Present (ich)rege auf
Present (du)regst auf
Present (er/sie/es)regt auf
Preterite (ich)regte auf
Participle IIaufgeregt
Konjunktiv II (ich)regte auf
Imperative (singular)reg auf
Imperative (plural)regt auf
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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