auf|wachen
Translation
to wake up, to awaken
Examples
Ich wache jeden Morgen um sieben Uhr auf.
I wake up every morning at seven o'clock.
Er ist plötzlich aufgewacht.
He suddenly woke up.
Grammar Patterns
to wake up I wake up at 6 o'clock.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erwachen; Antonyms: einschlafen (to fall asleep)
Etymology
From 'auf-' (up, open) + 'wachen' (to be awake). Literally 'to wake up'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'auf' often means 'up' or 'open'. Imagine your eyes opening *up* when you wake up.