Auftauchen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Auftauchen" is used as verb with the meaning of "emerge", "surface" or "appear".

Essential properties of "auftauchen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: auftauchen
  • Simple past: tauchte auf
  • Participle: aufgetaucht

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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 "auftauchen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Appear suddenly, emerge (e.g., from water)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wal tauchte plötzlich aus dem Wasser auf.The whale suddenly surfaced from the water.
  2. Eine neue Idee tauchte in seinem Kopf auf.A new idea popped up in his head.
  3. Die Sonne tauchte hinter den Wolken auf.The sun appeared from behind the clouds.

2.) "Reappear or become visible after absence"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach Jahren tauchte der vermisste Zeuge wieder auf.After years, the missing witness reappeared.
  2. Alte Erinnerungen tauchten in ihrem Gedächtnis auf.Old memories resurfaced in her mind.
  3. Plötzlich tauchte ein altes Foto in der Schublade auf.Suddenly, an old photo turned up in the drawer.
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