Erwecken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erwecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "awaken", "wake up" or "arouse".

Essential properties of "erwecken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erwecken
  • Simple past: erweckte
  • Participle: erweckt

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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 "erwecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To awaken or activate"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Mutter erweckt ihr Kind sanft aus dem Schlaf.The mother gently awakens her child from sleep.
  2. Seine Rede erweckte Hoffnung bei den Zuhörern.His speech awakened hope in the listeners.
  3. Der Frühling erweckt die Natur zu neuem Leben.Spring awakens nature to new life.

2.) "To provoke a feeling or reaction"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein Verhalten erweckte Misstrauen bei seinen Kollegen.His behavior aroused suspicion among his colleagues.
  2. Die Ausstellung erweckte groβes Interesse beim Publikum.The exhibition aroused great interest among the public.
  3. Ihre Worte erweckten Mitgefühl in den Herzen der Menschen.Her words evoked compassion in people's hearts.

3.) "To revive or resurrect something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Künstler erweckte alte Traditionen zu neuem Leben.The artist revived old traditions to new life.
  2. Die Wissenschaftler versuchen, ausgestorbene Arten wieder zu erwecken.Scientists are trying to revive extinct species.
  3. Seine Musik erweckte vergessene Erinnerungen in ihr.His music revived forgotten memories in her.
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