wecken

hat geweckt · weckte

Based on: wach

to wake up (someone or something): (The person you wake up is Accusative. Also works for "waking up" someone's interest and other concepts. )

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Sources for Etymology:

Check "wecken" on DWDS.de
Biggest German Dictionary, great for etymology, usage frequency and collocations)
"wecken" on Wiktionary (English version)
(For etymological connections across European languages. Not always accurate)
Etymonline.com - Origins of English words
My favorite source for the origin of English words.

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Word of the Day – “aufwachen”

Today, we'll learn the difference between "aufwachen" and "(auf)wecken" and see when to use which. Special guest: "erwachen"

Vocab: aufwachen, aufwecken, erwachen, wachen, die Wache

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Partizip 2 and Präteritum are missing. Weirdly i was sure this was a strong verb but it seems i was wrong…

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Emanuel

Reply to xv

Added them, thank you :)

How many meanings does the German word 'wecken' have?

wecken has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to wake up (someone or something).

What is the past tense of 'wecken'?

hat geweckt / weckte

What is 'wecken' related to?

The word 'wecken' is related to wach.

Where can I learn more about 'wecken'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'wecken':

Word of the Day – “aufwachen”
Today, we'll learn the difference between "aufwachen" and "(auf)wecken" and see when to use which. Special guest: "erwachen"
Vocab: aufwachen, aufwecken, erwachen, wachen, die Wache
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