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Aufschrecken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Aufschrecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "startle", "wake up with a start" or "be startled".
Essential properties of "aufschrecken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: aufschrecken
- Simple past: schreckte auf
- Participle: aufgeschreckt
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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 "aufschrecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To wake up suddenly (from fear/surprise)"
- Definition: "To wake up suddenly due to fear or surprise."
- Translation(s): startle, wake up with a start, be startled
- Synonym(s): erschrecken, aufwachen
- Antonym(s): einschlafen, beruhigen
- Related word(s): Schreck, erschrecken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schreckte auf, als der Wecker klingelte.
- Die Katze schreckte auf, als die Tür zuschlug.
- Plötzlich schreckte sie auf und sah sich um.