erregen

/ɛɐ̯ˈʁeːɡn̩/

verb B2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: erregt
past: erregte
perfect: hat erregt

Meaning

to arouse, to excite, to stir up
- Die Nachricht erregte großes Aufsehen.
  
  The news caused a great stir.
- Seine Rede erregte großes Aufsehen. Die Zeitungen berichteten am nächsten Tag darüber.
  
  His speech caused a great stir. The newspapers reported on it the next day.

Similar words

erwecken

Erregen is to arouse or excite strongly, often used for powerful or sexual arousal; erwecken is milder, to awaken someone's interest or a feeling.

Practice

1 What does erregen mean?

2 Fill the gap: Die Nachricht ___ großes Aufsehen.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches erregen?

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Last updated 2026-09-19