VERB
erwachen/ɛɐ̯ˈvaxn̩/to wake; to awake; to come to life
erwachen is a German verb that means to wake, to awake, or to come to life. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvaxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erwachte" and the past participle is "erwacht".
Definitions
1.to wake up from sleep(literal, sleep)
a.to stop sleeping and regain consciousness
Morgens erwache ich meistens um sechs Uhr.—In the morning, I usually wake up at six o'clock.
2.to arise, to come to life (of feelings, awareness)(figurative, feelings, awareness)
a.to begin, emerge, or develop (of thoughts, feelings)
In ihr erwachte plötzlich das Interesse an Musik.—A sudden interest in music awoke within her.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erwachen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erwache |
| Present (du) | erwachst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erwacht |
| Preterite (ich) | erwachte |
| Participle II | erwacht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erwachte |
| Imperative (singular) | erwache |
| Imperative (plural) | erwachet |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erwachen" mean in English?
- "erwachen" means to wake, to awake, or to come to life. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erwachen"?
- "erwachen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvaxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erwachen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erwachen" is "erwacht", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "erwachen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erwachen" becomes "erwachte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erwachen"?
- "erwachen" is a verb in German.
