German Conversation · Level 126
44 words
German word
erregen
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈʁeːgn̩/
Meaning
- verbarouse
Example
Das Thema erregt großes Interesse.
The topic arouses great interest.
More examples
Der Skandal erregte breite Aufmerksamkeit.
The scandal attracted widespread attention.
Core concept
A topic sets minds and public attention in motion, drawing a widening response.
Common phrases
Aufmerksamkeit erregen
attract attention
Interesse erregen
arouse interest
Similar words
interessieren: To create interest in something and focus attention on it.
anregen: To encourage thought or discussion and inspire activity.
reizen: To provoke a sensory or emotional reaction.
ansprechen: To appeal directly to someone's interests or emotions.
Definition in German
Aufmerksamkeit, Interesse oder Aufsehen verursachen
Word origin
German erregen developed from Middle High German erregen, formed with the prefix er- from regen, meaning 'to stir or move'; the same family includes Erregung.
Usage tips
- In formal German, Aufsehen erregen is a standard collocation for causing a public stir, while Aufmerksamkeit erregen focuses on attracting attention.
Other meanings
- exciteverb
- attract attentionverb
- cause a stirverb
Opposites
- beruhigencalmverb
Related words
- Erregungexcitementnoun
- erregendstimulatingadjective