VERB
aufwachen/ˈaʊ̯fˌvaxn̩/to wake up
aufwachen is a German verb that means to wake up. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌvaxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wachte auf" and the past participle is "aufgewacht".
Definitions
1.to stop sleeping and become awake(sleep, rest)
a.to become conscious after sleeping
Ich wache jeden Morgen um sieben Uhr auf.—I wake up every morning at seven o'clock.
b.to come out of a state of unconsciousness or inattention
Nach der Operation wachte sie langsam auf.—After the operation, she slowly woke up.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | aufwachen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wache auf |
| Present (du) | wachst auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wacht auf |
| Preterite (ich) | wachte auf |
| Participle II | aufgewacht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wachte auf |
| Imperative (singular) | wach auf |
| Imperative (plural) | wacht auf |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aufwachen" mean in English?
- "aufwachen" means to wake up. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "aufwachen"?
- "aufwachen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌvaxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "aufwachen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "aufwachen" is "aufgewacht", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "aufwachen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "aufwachen" becomes "wachte auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "aufwachen"?
- "aufwachen" is a verb in German.
