Waken Meaning in English
word
ˈweɪkən
WAY-kuhn
wˈeɪkən
WAY-kuhn
Definition
To stop sleeping or to make someone stop sleeping. Sometimes also used to mean making someone more aware of something.
Usage & Nuances
"Waken" is more formal and literary than "wake" or "wake up". It's often used in books, poetry, or formal situations, and is less common in everyday conversation. It can also mean to arouse awareness, not just from sleep.
Spanish: despertarPortuguese (BR): acordar - despertarPortuguese (PT): acordar - despertarChinese (Simplified): 唤醒Chinese (Traditional): 喚醒Hindi: जगानाArabic: يوقظBengali: জাগানো - জেগে উঠানোRussian: пробуждать - разбудитьJapanese: 目覚めさせる - 目覚めるVietnamese: đánh thức - làm tỉnh giấcKorean: 깨우다 - 일깨우다Turkish: uyandırmakUrdu: جگانا - بیدار کرناIndonesian: membangunkan - menyadarkan
Example Sentences
I usually waken at six o'clock.
basic
Loud noises can waken a baby.
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Please do not waken your sister.
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It took the smell of coffee to finally waken him.
natural
Spring seems to waken feelings of hope in everyone.
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If the alarm doesn’t waken you, try setting two!
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