Aufwachen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufwachen" is used as verb with the meaning of "wake up", "awaken" or "become aware".

Essential properties of "aufwachen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: aufwachen
Simple past: wachte auf
Participle: aufgewacht

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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 "aufwachen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Wake up from sleep"

Definition: "To wake up or emerge from the state of sleep."
Translation(s): wake up, awaken
Synonym(s): Erwachen, Wach werden
Antonym(s): Einschlafen
Related word(s): Einschlafen, Schlafen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich wache jeden Morgen um 7 Uhr auf.I wake up every morning at 7 AM.
Sie wachte plötzlich aus einem Albtraum auf.She suddenly woke up from a nightmare.
Wir müssen früh aufwachen, um den Zug zu erreichen.We have to wake up early to catch the train.

2.) "Become aware of a situation"

Definition: "To become aware of a situation or reality."
Translation(s): wake up, become aware, realize, open one's eyes
Synonym(s): bewusst werden, zur Besinnung kommen
Antonym(s): ignorieren
Related word(s): realisieren, erkennen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Gesellschaft muss endlich aufwachen und die Klimakrise ernst nehmen.Society must finally wake up and take the climate crisis seriously.
Er wachte aus seiner Illusion auf und erkannte die Wahrheit.He woke up from his illusion and recognized the truth.
Wir müssen aufwachen und etwas gegen die Ungerechtigkeit tun.We must wake up and do something against injustice.

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