VERB
erwecken/ɛɐ̯ˈvɛkn̩/to awaken; to arouse; to inspire
erwecken is a German verb that means to awaken, to arouse, or to inspire. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvɛkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erweckte" and the past participle is "erweckt".
Definitions
1.to awaken someone from sleep or unconsciousness(cause to wake up)
a.to rouse from sleep or unconsciousness
Der laute Knall erweckte das schlafende Kind.—The loud bang awoke the sleeping child.
2.to arouse or inspire (feelings, expectations, etc.)(bring about a feeling or impression)
a.to cause a feeling or idea to arise
Der Film erweckte große Begeisterung beim Publikum.—The film aroused great enthusiasm among the audience.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erwecken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erwecke |
| Present (du) | erweckst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erweckt |
| Preterite (ich) | erweckte |
| Participle II | erweckt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erweckte |
| Imperative (singular) | erweck |
| Imperative (plural) | erweckt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erwecken" mean in English?
- "erwecken" means to awaken, to arouse, or to inspire. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erwecken"?
- "erwecken" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvɛkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erwecken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erwecken" is "erweckt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erwecken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erwecken" becomes "erweckte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erwecken"?
- "erwecken" is a verb in German.
