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wake in German

wake in German is Kielwasser, Leichenschmaus, Totenwache — wake means to stop sleeping, or to rouse someone from sleep.

wake in German

Kielwasser
noun
(nautical) The path left behind a ship on the surface of the water.
Leichenschmaus
noun
A period after a person's death before or after the body is buried, cremated, etc.; in some cultures accompanied by a party or collectively sorting through the deceased's personal effects.
Totenwache
noun
A period after a person's death before or after the body is buried, cremated, etc.; in some cultures accompanied by a party or collectively sorting through the deceased's personal effects.
Nachlauf
noun
(aviation) The turbulent air left behind a flying aircraft.
wecken
verb
(transitive) (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.
aufwachen
verb
(transitive) (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.
aufwecken
verb
(transitive) (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.
erwachen
verb
(transitive) (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.

What does "wake" mean?

  1. verb To stop sleeping, or to rouse someone from sleep.
    "I woke up at six to catch the early train."
  2. noun A gathering held before or after a funeral to remember the person who died.
    "Family and friends shared stories at his wake."
  3. noun The trail of disturbed water left behind a moving boat, or turbulence left behind anything moving through air or water.
    "The jet ski left a foaming wake across the lake."

wake in a sentence

  • I woke up at six to catch the early train.
  • Please don't wake the baby.
  • Family and friends shared stories at his wake.
  • The jet ski left a foaming wake across the lake.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wake" in German?

"wake" in German is Kielwasser, Leichenschmaus, Totenwache. wake means: To stop sleeping, or to rouse someone from sleep.

How do you use "wake" in a sentence?

Example: "I woke up at six to catch the early train." In German, "wake" is Kielwasser, Leichenschmaus, Totenwache.

Are there other ways to say "wake" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "wake": Kielwasser, Leichenschmaus, Totenwache, Nachlauf, wecken, aufwachen.

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