Wachrütteln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wachrütteln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to shake awake", "to rouse" or "to stir up".

Essential properties of "wachrütteln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: wachrütteln
Simple past: rüttelte wach
Participle: wachgerüttelt

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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 "wachrütteln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To shake awake, to rouse"

Definition: "To awaken someone from a state of inactivity or indifference."
Translation(s): to shake awake, to rouse, to stir up, to galvanize
Synonym(s): aufwecken, aufrütteln
Antonym(s): einschläfern
Related word(s): wecken, alarmieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Lehrer wollte die Schüler wachrütteln und motivieren.The teacher wanted to shake the students awake and motivate them.
Die Nachricht hat die ganze Nation wachgerüttelt.The news shook the entire nation awake.
Er versuchte, seine Freunde wachzurütteln und sie zu warnen.He tried to shake his friends awake and warn them.

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