VERB
aufwachsen/ˈaʊ̯fˌvaksn̩/to grow up; to be raised
aufwachsen is a German verb that means to grow up or to be raised. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌvaksn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wuchs auf" and the past participle is "aufgewachsen".
Definitions
1.to spend one's childhood and develop in a place or environment(childhood, upbringing)
a.to grow up somewhere
Ich bin in Berlin aufgewachsen.—I grew up in Berlin.
b.to be raised in certain conditions
Sie ist in einer musikalischen Familie aufgewachsen.—She was raised in a musical family.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | aufwachsen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wachse auf |
| Present (du) | wächst auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wächst auf |
| Preterite (ich) | wuchs auf |
| Participle II | aufgewachsen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wüchse auf |
| Imperative (singular) | wachse auf |
| Imperative (plural) | wachst auf |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aufwachsen" mean in English?
- "aufwachsen" means to grow up or to be raised. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "aufwachsen"?
- "aufwachsen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌvaksn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "aufwachsen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "aufwachsen" is "aufgewachsen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "aufwachsen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "aufwachsen" becomes "wuchs auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "aufwachsen"?
- "aufwachsen" is a verb in German.
