Aufrütteln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufrütteln" is used as verb with the meaning of "shake up", "rouse" or "awaken".

Essential properties of "aufrütteln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: aufrütteln
Simple past: rüttelte auf
Participle: aufgerüttelt

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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 "aufrütteln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Shake someone out of indifference or inactivity"

Definition: "To awaken someone from a state of indifference or inactivity."
Translation(s): shake up, rouse, awaken, stir up
Synonym(s): wachrütteln, aufwecken
Antonym(s): beruhigen, besänftigen
Related word(s): wecken, alarmieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Rede hat die Menschen aufgerüttelt.The speech shook up the people.
Er wollte seine Freunde aufgerütteln, um aktiv zu werden.He wanted to rouse his friends to become active.
Das Buch rüttelte viele Leser auf.The book shook up many readers.

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