VERB
wecken/ˈvɛkn̩/to wake; to awaken; to arouse
wecken is a German verb that means to wake, to awaken, or to arouse. It is pronounced /ˈvɛkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "weckte" and the past participle is "geweckt".
Definitions
1.to wake (someone) up(someone from sleep)
a.to cause someone to stop sleeping
Kannst du mich morgen um sieben wecken?—Can you wake me up at seven tomorrow?
2.to arouse (feelings, interest)(figurative, feelings/interests)
a.to stimulate awareness, curiosity, etc.
Das Buch hat mein Interesse an Geschichte geweckt.—The book aroused my interest in history.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wecken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wecke |
| Present (du) | weckst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | weckt |
| Preterite (ich) | weckte |
| Participle II | geweckt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | weckte |
| Imperative (singular) | wecke |
| Imperative (plural) | weckt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wecken" mean in English?
- "wecken" means to wake, to awaken, or to arouse. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wecken"?
- "wecken" is pronounced /ˈvɛkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wecken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wecken" is "geweckt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wecken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wecken" becomes "weckte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wecken"?
- "wecken" is a verb in German.
