Erwachen Translations, meanings and synonyms

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

Essential properties of "erwachen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erwachen
  • Simple past: erwachte
  • Participle: erwacht

See full conjugation of erwachen

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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 "erwachen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To wake up from sleep"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich erwache jeden Morgen um 7 Uhr.I wake up every morning at 7 AM.
  2. Sie erwachte plötzlich aus einem Albtraum.She suddenly woke up from a nightmare.
  3. Die Natur erwacht im Frühling zu neuem Leben.Nature awakens to new life in spring.

2.) "To become aware or realize"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Gesellschaft muss endlich erwachen und die Klimakrise ernst nehmen.Society must finally awaken and take the climate crisis seriously.
  2. In diesem Moment erwachte in ihr das Interesse für Kunst.At that moment, her interest in art awakened.
  3. Langsam erwachte er aus seiner Naivität.Slowly, he awakened from his naivety.
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