Aufregen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufregen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to upset", "to annoy" or "to irritate".

Essential properties of "aufregen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: aufregen
  • Simple past: regte auf
  • Participle: aufgeregt

See full conjugation of aufregen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "aufregen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cause negative emotional agitation or anger in someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein ständiges Zuspätkommen regt mich wirklich auf.His constant lateness really upsets me.
  2. Die laute Musik regt die Nachbarn auf.The loud music upsets the neighbors.
  3. Ich rege mich nicht mehr über Kleinigkeiten auf.I don't get upset about trifles anymore.

2.) "To get negatively agitated or upset"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Reg dich nicht so auf, es wird alles gut.Don't get so upset, everything will be fine.
  2. Er regt sich schnell über politische Themen auf.He quickly gets upset about political topics.
  3. Warum regst du dich so auf? Es ist doch nicht so schlimm.Why are you getting so upset? It's not that bad.
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