erwecken

/ɛɐ̯ˈvɛkn̩/

verb B2

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

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: erweckt
past: erweckte
perfect: hat erweckt

Meaning

to awaken, to arouse (interest, feelings)
- Der Film erweckte großes Interesse.
  
  The movie aroused great interest.
- Das Bild erweckte bei ihm alte Erinnerungen. Er sah lange darauf.
  
  The picture awakened old memories in him. He looked at it for a long time.

Similar words

aufwecken

Aufwecken is to physically wake someone from sleep; erwecken is used figuratively, to awaken a feeling, interest, or suspicion in someone.

erregen

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 erwecken mean?

2 Fill the gap: Der Film ___ großes Interesse.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches erwecken?

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Last updated 2026-09-19