German Word · Intermediate
aufwachen
to awake, to wake up
Pronunciation: [ˈʔaʊfˌvaxən]
Meaning
to awake, to wake up
Example
Heute Morgen bin ich mit einem Kater aufgewacht.
This morning I woke up with a hangover.
Practice tips
- Practice aufwachen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.