Erregen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Erregen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to excite", "to arouse" or "to provoke".
Essential properties of "erregen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: erregen
- Simple past: erregte
- Participle: erregt
regulartransitive
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 "erregen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To cause strong emotions or reactions"
- Definition: "To provoke an intense emotion or reaction, especially excitement or agitation."
- Translation(s): to excite, to arouse, to provoke, to stir up
- Synonym(s): aufregen, aufwühlen, reizen
- Antonym(s): beruhigen, besänftigen
- Related word(s): Erregung, aufregend, Aufregung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sein Verhalten erregte die Aufmerksamkeit aller Anwesenden.
- Die Nachricht erregte große Besorgnis in der Bevölkerung.
- Der Skandal erregte die Gemüter der Öffentlichkeit.
2.) "To cause a physical or sexual response"
- Definition: "To cause a physical or physiological response, especially of a sexual nature."
- Translation(s): to arouse, to excite (sexually), to stimulate
- Synonym(s): stimulieren, anregen, entflammen
- Antonym(s): abkühlen, entspannen
- Related word(s): sexuelle Erregung, erregend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ihre Berührungen erregten ihn sofort.
- Der erotische Film erregte das Publikum.
- Sein Anblick erregte sie auf eine Weise, die sie nicht erwartet hatte.
3.) "To generate a condition or state (technical/scientific)"
- Definition: "To generate or produce a condition or state, especially in scientific or technical contexts."
- Translation(s): to generate, to produce, to induce, to stimulate
- Synonym(s): erzeugen, hervorrufen, verursachen
- Related word(s): Erregung, Erreger
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Stromfluss erregt ein Magnetfeld.
- Diese Substanz kann allergische Reaktionen erregen.
- Die Strahlung erregt die Atome in diesem Material.
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