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

See full conjugation of erregen

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"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein Verhalten erregte die Aufmerksamkeit aller Anwesenden.His behavior attracted the attention of everyone present.
  2. Die Nachricht erregte große Besorgnis in der Bevölkerung.The news caused great concern among the population.
  3. Der Skandal erregte die Gemüter der Öffentlichkeit.The scandal stirred up public sentiment.

2.) "To cause a physical or sexual response"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ihre Berührungen erregten ihn sofort.Her touches immediately aroused him.
  2. Der erotische Film erregte das Publikum.The erotic film excited the audience.
  3. Sein Anblick erregte sie auf eine Weise, die sie nicht erwartet hatte.His sight aroused her in a way she hadn't expected.

3.) "To generate a condition or state (technical/scientific)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Stromfluss erregt ein Magnetfeld.The current flow generates a magnetic field.
  2. Diese Substanz kann allergische Reaktionen erregen.This substance can induce allergic reactions.
  3. Die Strahlung erregt die Atome in diesem Material.The radiation excites the atoms in this material.
Search more words →