VERB
erregen/ɛɐ̯ˈʁeːɡn̩/to arouse; to excite; to cause
erregen is a German verb that means to arouse, to excite, or to cause. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʁeːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erregte" and the past participle is "erregt".
Definitions
1.to arouse or excite (feelings or attention)(emotion, feeling)
a.to provoke or stimulate an emotion or excitement
Die Nachricht erregte großes Aufsehen.—The news caused a great stir.
b.to sexually excite (in a neutral or clinical sense)
Der Film konnte ihn nicht erregen.—The film couldn't arouse him.
2.to cause, to elicit (something, e.g. a reaction)(cause, trigger)
a.to bring about a reaction or effect
Die Entscheidung erregte heftige Kritik.—The decision provoked strong criticism.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erregen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | errege |
| Present (du) | erregst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erregt |
| Preterite (ich) | erregte |
| Participle II | erregt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erregte |
| Imperative (singular) | errege |
| Imperative (plural) | erregt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erregen" mean in English?
- "erregen" means to arouse, to excite, or to cause. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erregen"?
- "erregen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʁeːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erregen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erregen" is "erregt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erregen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erregen" becomes "erregte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erregen"?
- "erregen" is a verb in German.
