aufwachen

to wake up

Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation

/ˈaʊ̯fˌvaxən/

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Cultural Note

Another separable verb. 'Neben dir aufwachen' (waking up next to you) is a deeply romantic expression in German. The prefix 'auf' separates in main clauses but stays attached in subordinate clauses.

📝 Example Sentences

Ich wache gerne neben dir auf.

I like waking up next to you.

Sie ist mitten in der Nacht aufgewacht.

She woke up in the middle of the night.

#daily-life #romance #intimacy

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to get up, to wake up

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to fall asleep

Verb

träumen

to dream

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