verb
aufwecken
wake up
The German word "aufwecken" is a verb composed of "auf" (a prefix meaning "up" or indicating completion) and "wecken" (meaning "to wake [someone]"). Together, it means "to wake up" someone from sleep.
Similar words:
- wecken – to wake (someone)
- aufwachen – to wake up (oneself)
- wachrütteln – to rouse, shake awake
Differences:
- aufwecken always has a direct object: you wake someone up.
- aufwachen is intransitive: the subject wakes up by themselves.
- wachrütteln implies a more forceful or abrupt waking, often by shaking.
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Examples
Der laute Lärm hat mich früh aufgeweckt.verb
The loud noise woke me up early.
Kannst du bitte deinen Bruder aufwecken?verb
Can you please wake up your brother?
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