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B1 verb #4,000 よく出る 8分で読める

erregen

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解説 erregen in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use the word 'erregen' yourself very often, but you might see it in simple phrases. Think of it as a way to say 'to get attention'. For example, if you have a very bright shirt, it 'erregt Aufmerksamkeit' (gets attention). It is a verb that shows one thing causes a feeling or a reaction in another person. You can remember it as 'to make something happen' in someone's mind or feelings. Just be careful not to use it to mean 'I am excited' for a party—for that, you use 'ich freue mich'. 'Erregen' is more like 'causing a stir'. At this level, just recognize it when you see it with 'Aufmerksamkeit'. It's a formal way to say something is interesting or noticeable. Imagine a big red button; it 'erregt' your curiosity. That's the simplest way to understand it: one thing makes another thing (like attention or interest) start.

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By A2, you can start to use 'erregen' in fixed phrases. The most important one is 'Aufmerksamkeit erregen' (to attract attention). You might use this when talking about advertising, fashion, or news. For instance, 'Die Werbung erregt Aufmerksamkeit' (The ad attracts attention). You should also learn that it is a regular (weak) verb: erregen, erregte, hat erregt. This makes it easy to conjugate. Another context is 'Interesse erregen' (to pique interest). If you are talking about a hobby or a book, you can say it 'erregte mein Interesse'. It sounds more sophisticated than just saying 'Es war interessant'. At this level, you are beginning to see how German uses specific verbs for 'causing' certain abstract things. You should also be aware that 'erregen' is different from 'aufregen'. 'Aufregen' is for when you are angry or nervous, while 'erregen' is for when something external causes a reaction. Keep 'erregen' for things like attention and interest for now.

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At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'erregen' in various social and formal contexts. This is where you learn phrases like 'Aufsehen erregen' (to cause a sensation/stir) and 'Anstoß erregen' (to give offense). These are very common in German newspapers and formal discussions. You also start to use it with emotions like 'Mitleid erregen' (to arouse pity) or 'Verdacht erregen' (to arouse suspicion). Understanding the nuance is key here: 'erregen' describes the initiation of a state. If someone behaves strangely, they 'erregen Verdacht'. If a politician says something controversial, they 'erregen Anstoß'. You also learn about 'die Gemüter erregen', which means to stir up people's feelings or cause a heated debate. This is a very useful phrase for describing a tense situation in a story or a news report. You are moving beyond simple 'interest' and into the territory of social consequences and deeper emotional reactions. Always remember it takes the accusative case.

At B2, you need to master the different registers of 'erregen'. In scientific or medical texts, it refers to the stimulation of nerves or organs (e.g., 'Reize erregen die Nervenzellen'). In legal contexts, you encounter 'öffentliches Ärgernis erregen'. You also become more aware of the potential for sexual connotation and learn how to avoid it by ensuring the word is always paired with an appropriate abstract noun. You should be able to use it in the passive voice to describe a state: 'Die Menge war erregt' (The crowd was agitated/excited). You also start to distinguish 'erregen' from more precise synonyms like 'hervorrufen', 'auslösen', or 'anregen'. While 'auslösen' is like a trigger, 'erregen' is more about the ongoing state of being stirred or stimulated. Your vocabulary becomes more professional and precise as you use 'erregen' to describe complex social dynamics and psychological states in essays and presentations.

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At the C1 level, 'erregen' is used to describe subtle shifts in public opinion or philosophical states. You might use it in literary analysis to discuss how a character 'Mitleid erregt' in the audience, or in a political science context to describe how a policy 'Widerstand erregt' (arouses resistance). You understand the historical and etymological roots of the word, connecting it to 'regen' (to move). You can use it in highly formal writing to describe the 'Erregungszustand' (state of agitation/excitement) of a population during a crisis. The word becomes a tool for precision. You can discuss the 'Erregbarkeit' (excitability) of certain biological systems or the 'erregende' (exciting/stimulating) effect of an avant-garde piece of art. At this level, you also handle the reflexive and non-reflexive nuances perfectly, and you can play with the word's intensity to match the tone of your discourse, whether it is academic, legal, or poetic.

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At the C2 level, you have a complete command of 'erregen' and all its nuances, including its use in classical literature and high-level academic discourse. You can use it to describe the most subtle physiological stimulations or the most complex societal upheavals. You understand its role in the history of German psychology and philosophy, where 'Erregung' has specific technical meanings. You can use the verb in sophisticated metaphors, such as 'die Geister erregen' (to stir the spirits/minds). You are also fully aware of its legal history and can discuss 'Erregung öffentlichen Ärgernisses' in a legal or sociological framework. Your use of the word is indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker, utilizing it to convey exactly the right level of intensity, from the stimulation of a single cell to the provocation of a global movement. You can also identify and use rare derived forms and understand the word's function in various dialects or older stages of the language if encountered in historical texts.

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Erregen means to cause a reaction like attention, interest, or anger.
It is a transitive verb that always requires an accusative object.
Common phrases include 'Aufmerksamkeit erregen' and 'Aufsehen erregen'.
Be careful: 'erregen' can have a sexual meaning if used without a context.

The German verb erregen is a multifaceted term that primarily translates to 'to excite', 'to arouse', 'to stir up', or 'to cause'. At its core, it describes the process of setting something into motion, whether that be a physical state, an emotional reaction, or public interest. It is a transitive verb, meaning it almost always takes a direct object—the thing or feeling that is being stimulated. In everyday German, you will encounter this word in a variety of contexts ranging from formal news reports to psychological discussions and even legal terminology. Understanding erregen requires a nuanced look at its objects, as the word itself is neutral but takes its tone from the noun it accompanies.

Emotional Stimulation: When used with emotions like 'Mitleid' (pity), 'Zorn' (anger), or 'Ärgernis' (annoyance), it means to provoke that specific feeling in others. It is not just about feeling the emotion yourself, but about being the catalyst for that emotion in someone else.

Seine traurige Geschichte konnte bei den Zuhörern tiefes Mitleid erregen.

Public and Social Context: In the public sphere, 'erregen' is frequently paired with 'Aufsehen' (a stir) or 'Aufmerksamkeit' (attention). If a scandal breaks or a new invention is revealed, it 'erregt Aufsehen'. This implies a widespread reaction among a group of people or the general public.

Der neue Wolkenkratzer erregte in der Stadtmitte großes Aufsehen.

Physiological and Psychological Use: In medical or psychological contexts, it refers to the stimulation of nerves or the state of being sexually aroused. This is a very specific usage and should be handled with care to avoid unintended double meanings in polite conversation.

Bestimmte Duftstoffe können die Sinne erregen und die Konzentration fördern.

Das laute Geräusch erregte den Argwohn der Nachbarn.

Ein solcher Skandal muss zwangsläufig öffentliches Ärgernis erregen.

Ultimately, 'erregen' is about the transfer of energy or focus. Whether you are attracting attention, provoking anger, or stimulating a nerve, you are moving something from a state of rest or neutrality into a state of activity or awareness. It is a powerful verb that requires a clear object to define its impact.

Using erregen correctly depends heavily on the noun it is paired with. Since it is a transitive verb, it always takes an accusative object. Let's look at the most common patterns and how they function in different sentence structures.

Pattern: [Subject] erregt [Object]: This is the standard active voice. The subject is the cause, and the object is the reaction or state produced. For example, 'Die Nachricht erregte Besorgnis' (The news caused concern).

Das bunte Plakat erregte sofort die Aufmerksamkeit der Passanten.

The Passive Construction: When the focus is on the state being caused rather than the cause itself, the passive voice is used. 'Die Gemüter waren erregt' (Tempers were flared/agitated). Here, 'erregt' functions almost like an adjective describing the state of the people.

Nach der hitzigen Debatte waren die Gemüter der Abgeordneten stark erregt.

Collocations with Abstract Nouns: 'Erregen' is most frequently used with abstract nouns that represent reactions. Common pairs include: 'Aufsehen erregen' (to cause a sensation), 'Anstoß erregen' (to give offense), 'Verdacht erregen' (to arouse suspicion), and 'Interesse erregen' (to pique interest).

Sein seltsames Verhalten erregte bei den Sicherheitsbeamten sofort Verdacht.

Das neue Gesetz hat in der Bevölkerung heftigen Widerstand erregt.

Wir wollen kein unnötiges Aufsehen erregen, während wir das Gebäude verlassen.

In summary, when using 'erregen', identify the reaction you want to describe. Is it interest? Suspicion? Anger? Place that noun in the accusative case and let 'erregen' do the work of showing how that state was brought into existence.

While erregen might seem formal, it is actually quite common in specific domains of German life. You are likely to encounter it in the media, in literature, and in professional settings more than in casual street slang.

The News and Media: Journalists love the phrase 'Aufsehen erregen'. You will see headlines like 'Skandal erregt weltweites Aufsehen' (Scandal causes worldwide sensation). It is the standard way to describe a story that is trending or causing a public outcry.

Die neuesten Enthüllungen über den Politiker erregten landesweit großes Aufsehen.

Legal and Police Reports: In official reports, 'Verdacht erregen' is the go-to phrase for describing suspicious behavior. 'Die Person erregte durch ihr nervöses Verhalten den Verdacht der Beamten.' Furthermore, the legal term 'Erregung öffentlichen Ärgernisses' (causing public nuisance) is a formal charge.

Er wurde wegen Erregung öffentlichen Ärgernisses festgenommen.

Scientific and Biological Contexts: In biology or medicine, 'erregen' describes the stimulation of a cell or organ. For example, 'Lichtstrahlen erregen die Netzhaut' (Light rays stimulate the retina). In psychology, it describes states of arousal or agitation.

Koffein kann das zentrale Nervensystem erregen.

Das Kunstwerk erregte bei den Kritikern geteilte Meinungen.

Seine Arroganz erregt überall nur Anstoß.

Whether you are reading a thriller where a detective's suspicion is 'erregt' or listening to a debate about a controversial law, this word serves as a bridge between a cause and its intense human or social effect.

The most significant pitfall when using erregen is its proximity to other similar-sounding verbs and its potential for sexual connotation. Here is how to navigate these common errors.

Erregen vs. Aufregen: This is the #1 mistake. 'Sich aufregen' means to get upset or excited about something. 'Erregen' is something you do TO something else. If you say 'Ich bin erregt', you are saying 'I am aroused' (often sexually). If you mean 'I am upset', you must say 'Ich reg mich auf'.

Falsch: Ich bin so erregt wegen der Prüfung! (Sounds like: I'm sexually aroused by the exam!)
Richtig: Ich bin so aufgeregt wegen der Prüfung!

The Sexual Connotation Trap: Because 'erregen' is the standard word for sexual arousal, using it with humans as the direct object without a specific context (like 'Aufmerksamkeit') can be misinterpreted. Stick to abstract nouns like 'Interesse' or 'Mitleid' to stay safe in professional settings.

Er erregte sie. (He aroused her - sexual context).
Er erregte ihre Aufmerksamkeit. (He caught her attention - neutral context).

Confusing with 'Anregen': 'Anregen' means to suggest or to stimulate in a positive, creative way (like an idea). 'Erregen' is more about a raw, often visceral or public reaction. You 'anregen' a discussion (start it), but you 'erregen' a scandal (cause it).

Der Lehrer regte eine Diskussion an. (Positive, intellectual).
Das Verhalten erregte eine hitzige Debatte. (Intense, emotional).

Er wollte kein Ärgernis erregen, aber er trug trotzdem keine Maske.

Es ist wichtig, nicht jede Kleinigkeit als erregend zu bezeichnen.

By keeping 'erregen' paired with its specific abstract nouns and remembering the difference between 'erregen' (to cause) and 'sich aufregen' (to feel), you will avoid the most common and potentially embarrassing mistakes.

German has many verbs for 'stimulating' or 'exciting'. Choosing the right one depends on the intensity and the nature of the reaction you are describing. Here is how erregen compares to its cousins.

Erregen vs. Reizen: 'Reizen' often implies a provocation or a physical irritation. It can also mean 'to appeal' (Das reizt mich). 'Erregen' is more about the state of arousal or the public stir caused. You 'reizen' a nerve (physically), but you 'erregen' attention (socially).

Der Rauch reizt meine Augen.
Das Plakat erregt meine Aufmerksamkeit.

Erregen vs. Hervorrufen: 'Hervorrufen' is a more general word for 'to cause' or 'to evoke'. It is less intense than 'erregen'. You 'hervorrufen' a memory or a small reaction. 'Erregen' is reserved for things that 'stir' or 'agitate' more significantly.

Das Medikament kann Nebenwirkungen hervorrufen.
Die Nachricht erregte allgemeine Bestürzung.

Erregen vs. Entfachen: 'Entfachen' literally means 'to kindle' or 'to ignite'. It is used metaphorically for passions, wars, or debates. It implies a starting point that grows into a fire. 'Erregen' is the state of being stirred, whereas 'entfachen' is the act of starting the fire.

Seine Worte entfachten eine neue Leidenschaft.
Seine Worte erregten die Gemüter.

Die Musik erregte in ihm eine tiefe Sehnsucht.

Es ist schwer, in dieser kalten Atmosphäre Interesse zu erregen.

Choosing the right synonym helps you refine your German from 'basic' to 'precise'. 'Erregen' remains the most versatile for describing public reactions and deep physiological or emotional states of arousal.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The root 'regen' is also found in the English word 'rack' (as in 'to rack one's brain'), though the connection is distant.

発音ガイド

UK /ɛɐ̯ˈʁeːɡn̩/

US /ɛrˈreɪɡən/

The stress is on the second syllable: er-RE-gen.

韻が合う語

bewegen pflegen legen fegen segen regen belegen erlegen

よくある間違い

Stressing the first syllable (ER-regen).
Pronouncing the 'g' as a 'j' sound.
Confusing the vowel length of the 'e'.
Merging it with 'erreichen' (to reach).
Incorrectly using a hard 'r' at the start.

難易度

読解 3/5

Common in newspapers and books, easy to identify.

ライティング 4/5

Requires knowledge of specific collocations to sound natural.

スピーキング 5/5

Must be careful with sexual connotations and confusion with 'aufregen'.

リスニング 3/5

Clear pronunciation makes it easy to hear in news broadcasts.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

regen machen Aufmerksamkeit Interesse Gefühl

次に学ぶ

hervorrufen auslösen provozieren stimulieren aufregen

上級

Agitprop Ontologie Kausalität Resonanz Metaphysik

知っておくべき文法

Transitive Verbs

Er erregt *die Aufmerksamkeit* (Akkusativ).

Weak Verb Conjugation

erregen - erregte - hat erregt.

State Passive

Die Menge ist erregt.

Noun-Verb Collocations

Aufsehen + erregen.

Reflexive vs Non-Reflexive

Sich aufregen (reflexive) vs. erregen (transitive).

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Das rote Auto erregt Aufmerksamkeit.

The red car attracts attention.

Simple Subject-Verb-Object structure. 'Aufmerksamkeit' is the object.

Die Musik erregt mein Interesse.

The music piques my interest.

Present tense of 'erregen' with an abstract noun.

Er will keine Aufmerksamkeit erregen.

He doesn't want to attract attention.

Modal verb 'wollen' with 'erregen' at the end of the sentence.

Das bunte Bild erregt die Kinder.

The colorful picture excites the children.

Transitive use where children are the object being excited.

Sein Lachen erregt meine Neugier.

His laugh piques my curiosity.

Subject is 'Sein Lachen', object is 'meine Neugier'.

Der Hund erregt die Katzen.

The dog agitates the cats.

Physical agitation context.

Die Blumen erregen Freude.

The flowers cause joy.

Using 'erregen' to show a cause-effect relationship with an emotion.

Was erregt deine Aufmerksamkeit?

What attracts your attention?

Interrogative sentence with 'was' as the subject.

Die neue Erfindung erregte großes Interesse.

The new invention piqued great interest.

Simple past tense 'erregte'.

Wir haben viel Aufmerksamkeit erregt.

We attracted a lot of attention.

Perfect tense: 'haben ... erregt'.

Das Plakat erregt die Aufmerksamkeit der Käufer.

The poster attracts the attention of the buyers.

Genitive 'der Käufer' modifying the object.

Seine Worte erregten bei ihr Mitleid.

His words aroused pity in her.

Use of 'bei' to indicate the person affected.

Das laute Geräusch erregt die Vögel.

The loud noise agitates the birds.

Physical stimulus causing agitation.

Warum erregt dieses Thema so viel Aufmerksamkeit?

Why does this topic attract so much attention?

Question with an adverb 'so viel'.

Der Film hat kein großes Aufsehen erregt.

The film didn't cause a big stir.

Negation with 'kein' and perfect tense.

Diese Nachricht erregte Besorgnis bei den Eltern.

This news caused concern among the parents.

Abstract noun 'Besorgnis' as the object.

Sein Verhalten erregte öffentliches Ärgernis.

His behavior caused a public nuisance.

Legal/Social phrase 'öffentliches Ärgernis erregen'.

Die Nachricht erregte weltweit Aufsehen.

The news caused a worldwide sensation.

Standard media phrase 'Aufsehen erregen'.

Das neue Gesetz erregte heftigen Widerstand.

The new law aroused fierce resistance.

Common political context.

Er wollte keinen Verdacht erregen.

He didn't want to arouse any suspicion.

Negative 'keinen' with 'Verdacht'.

Der Skandal erregte die Gemüter der Bürger.

The scandal stirred up the citizens' tempers.

Idiomatic expression 'die Gemüter erregen'.

Das Medikament kann das Nervensystem erregen.

The medicine can stimulate the nervous system.

Medical/Biological context.

Seine Arroganz erregte überall Anstoß.

His arrogance gave offense everywhere.

Phrase 'Anstoß erregen'.

Diese Entdeckung erregte die Neugier der Wissenschaftler.

This discovery piqued the scientists' curiosity.

Academic context.

Die provokanten Aussagen erregten eine hitzige Debatte.

The provocative statements sparked a heated debate.

Adjective 'provokant' and 'hitzig' adding detail.

Die Gemüter waren nach der Entscheidung stark erregt.

Tempers were highly flared after the decision.

Statative passive with 'waren ... erregt'.

Das Kunstwerk erregte bei den Kritikern geteilte Meinungen.

The artwork provoked divided opinions among the critics.

Using 'erregen' to describe the cause of a intellectual state.

Lichtstrahlen erregen die Sinneszellen im Auge.

Light rays stimulate the sensory cells in the eye.

Technical scientific usage.

Er wurde wegen Erregung öffentlichen Ärgernisses angezeigt.

He was reported for causing a public nuisance.

Noun 'Erregung' used in a legal context.

Die Nachricht vom Rücktritt erregte allgemeine Bestürzung.

The news of the resignation caused general dismay.

Formal noun 'Bestürzung'.

Es ist schwer, in diesem Markt Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.

It is difficult to attract attention in this market.

Infinitive clause with 'zu'.

Seine Rede erregte den Zorn der Opposition.

His speech aroused the anger of the opposition.

Strong emotion 'Zorn' as the object.

Die philosophische Abhandlung erregte in Fachkreisen eine tiefgreifende Diskussion.

The philosophical treatise sparked a profound discussion in professional circles.

High-level academic vocabulary.

Solche Experimente erregen oft ethische Bedenken.

Such experiments often arouse ethical concerns.

Abstract plural object 'Bedenken'.

Die erregte Atmosphäre im Saal war förmlich greifbar.

The agitated atmosphere in the hall was almost palpable.

Adjectival use of the participle 'erregte'.

Er verstand es, das Mitleid seiner Zuhörer zu erregen, ohne sentimental zu wirken.

He knew how to arouse his listeners' pity without appearing sentimental.

Complex sentence with infinitive and 'ohne ... zu'.

Die chemische Substanz erregt die Rezeptoren der Haut.

The chemical substance stimulates the receptors of the skin.

Precise physiological usage.

Sein plötzliches Verschwinden erregte den Argwohn der Ermittler.

His sudden disappearance aroused the suspicion of the investigators.

Formal synonym for 'Verdacht': 'Argwohn'.

Die Reform erregte in der Bevölkerung widersprüchliche Emotionen.

The reform aroused contradictory emotions in the population.

Complex object 'widersprüchliche Emotionen'.

Das Schauspiel erregte beim Publikum sowohl Abscheu als auch Bewunderung.

The play aroused both disgust and admiration in the audience.

Correlative conjunction 'sowohl ... als auch'.

Die ontologische Fragestellung erregte unter den Metaphysikern eine hitzige Kontroverse.

The ontological question sparked a heated controversy among metaphysicians.

Highly specialized academic terminology.

Das Werk Goethes erregte seinerzeit die Gemüter der gesamten literarischen Welt.

Goethe's work stirred the minds of the entire literary world at the time.

Historical reference and idiomatic usage.

Die neuronale Erregung korreliert in diesem Fall mit der kognitiven Belastung.

Neuronal excitation correlates in this case with cognitive load.

Noun form 'Erregung' in a neuroscientific context.

Es ist die Aufgabe der Kunst, den Geist zu erregen und zur Reflexion zu zwingen.

It is the task of art to stir the spirit and force reflection.

Philosophical statement on the function of art.

Die Erregung öffentlichen Ärgernisses ist ein Tatbestand, der soziologisch vielschichtig ist.

Causing a public nuisance is a legal fact that is sociologically multi-layered.

Legal terminology combined with sociological analysis.

Seine Redekunst erregte eine Resonanz, die weit über den politischen Rahmen hinausging.

His oratory skills aroused a resonance that went far beyond the political framework.

Metaphorical use of 'Resonanz'.

Die Entdeckung der Quantenverschränkung erregte unter Physikern fundamentale Zweifel an der Kausalität.

The discovery of quantum entanglement aroused fundamental doubts about causality among physicists.

Scientific history context.

Die Agitprop-Theaterstücke sollten die Massen erregen und zum Handeln bewegen.

The agitprop plays were intended to stir the masses and move them to action.

Historical political terminology.

よく使う組み合わせ

Aufmerksamkeit erregen

Aufsehen erregen

Verdacht erregen

Anstoß erregen

Mitleid erregen

Interesse erregen

Zorn erregen

öffentliches Ärgernis erregen

die Gemüter erregen

Abscheu erregen

よく使うフレーズ

kein Aufsehen erregen

— To stay low-key and not attract notice.

Wir sollten kein Aufsehen erregen.

allgemeines Interesse erregen

— To be of interest to everyone.

Die Entdeckung erregte allgemeines Interesse.

heftigen Widerstand erregen

— To cause strong opposition.

Die Pläne erregten heftigen Widerstand.

sexuell erregen

— To arouse sexually.

Bestimmte Bilder können sexuell erregen.

die Sinne erregen

— To stimulate the senses.

Der Duft erregt die Sinne.

Argwohn erregen

— To cause mistrust or suspicion.

Sein Schweigen erregte Argwohn.

Neid erregen

— To make others feel envious.

Sein Erfolg erregte Neid.

Besorgnis erregen

— To cause worry or concern.

Die Zahlen erregen Besorgnis.

Bewunderung erregen

— To cause people to admire you.

Ihre Leistung erregte Bewunderung.

Ekel erregen

— To cause disgust.

Der Geruch erregte Ekel.

よく混同される語

erregen vs aufregen

Aufregen means to get upset or excited; erregen means to cause a reaction in someone else.

erregen vs anregen

Anregen means to suggest or stimulate positively; erregen is more about raw agitation or arousal.

erregen vs erreichen

Erreichen means to reach or achieve; erregen sounds similar but means to excite.

慣用句と表現

"die Gemüter erregen"

— To cause a heated discussion or stir up emotions in a group.

Die neue Steuer erregt die Gemüter.

neutral

"Aufsehen erregen"

— To cause a sensation or be the center of attention.

Sie erregte mit ihrem Kleid Aufsehen.

neutral

"Anstoß erregen"

— To offend people's sense of propriety.

Sein Verhalten erregte überall Anstoß.

formal

"öffentliches Ärgernis erregen"

— To behave in a way that is legally considered a nuisance.

Er erregte öffentliches Ärgernis.

formal/legal

"Verdacht erregen"

— To make someone suspicious.

Das offene Fenster erregte Verdacht.

neutral

"Interesse erregen"

— To catch someone's eye or spark curiosity.

Die Anzeige erregte mein Interesse.

neutral

"Mitleid erregen"

— To make others feel sorry for you.

Er versuchte, Mitleid zu erregen.

neutral

"die Geister erregen"

— To provoke intense intellectual or spiritual debate.

Das Buch erregte die Geister.

literary

"Staub aufwirbeln (synonym idiom)"

— To cause a stir (similar to Aufsehen erregen).

Der Bericht hat viel Staub aufgewirbelt.

informal

"für Furore sorgen (synonym idiom)"

— To cause a sensation.

Die Band sorgt für Furore.

journalistic

間違えやすい

erregen vs erregen

Sounds like 'aufregen'.

Erregen is transitive (causes something); aufregen is often reflexive (feeling something).

Die Musik erregt mich (arouses). Ich rege mich über die Musik auf (upset).

erregen vs anregen

Both mean stimulate.

Anregen is for ideas and positive stimulation; erregen is for intense reactions and arousal.

Er regt eine Diskussion an. Er erregt einen Skandal.

erregen vs reizen

Both mean to provoke/stimulate.

Reizen is often physical or 'appealing'; erregen is a state of being stirred up.

Der Wein reizt den Gaumen. Die Nachricht erregt die Massen.

erregen vs hervorrufen

Both mean to cause.

Hervorrufen is a general 'to cause'; erregen is specifically 'to stir/excite'.

Das ruft Erinnerungen hervor. Das erregt Aufmerksamkeit.

erregen vs begeistern

Both can mean excite.

Begeistern is purely positive (to inspire/enthuse); erregen is neutral and can be negative.

Der Film begeistert mich. Der Film erregt Anstoß.

文型パターン

[Subject] erregt [Noun].

Das Bild erregt Aufmerksamkeit.

[Subject] hat [Noun] erregt.

Er hat viel Aufmerksamkeit erregt.

[Subject] erregte bei [Person] [Noun].

Die Geschichte erregte bei mir Mitleid.

[Subject] ist/war [Adverb] erregt.

Die Gemüter waren stark erregt.

Ohne [Noun] zu erregen, [Clause].

Ohne Aufsehen zu erregen, verließ er den Raum.

Der Tatbestand der Erregung von [Noun]...

Der Tatbestand der Erregung öffentlichen Ärgernisses liegt vor.

Es ist schwer, [Noun] zu erregen.

Es ist schwer, sein Interesse zu erregen.

[Noun] erregend (as adjective).

Das war eine aufsehenerregende Nachricht.

語族

名詞

die Erregung

die Erregbarkeit

der Erreger

der Erregungszustand

動詞

aufregen

anregen

anregend

abreget

形容詞

erregbar

erregt

erregend

unerregbar

使い方

frequency

Common in written media, less common in casual spoken German except for fixed idioms.

よくある間違い

Ich bin erregt wegen der Party. → Ich bin aufgeregt wegen der Party.
Using 'erregt' here implies sexual arousal. 'Aufgeregt' is the correct word for being excited or nervous about an event.
Das Buch erregt mich. → Das Buch erregt mein Interesse.
Without the noun 'Interesse', it sounds like the book is sexually arousing you. Always add the abstract noun.
Er erregte an die Leute. → Er erregte die Leute.
Erregen is transitive and takes a direct accusative object. No preposition 'an' is needed.
Die Nachricht hat mich aufgeregt. → Die Nachricht hat mich erregt.
While 'aufgeregt' is okay for 'upset', 'erregt' is better if the news caused a general stir or agitation in you. However, usually 'aufgeregt' is used for people's feelings.
Erregst du Aufmerksamkeit? → Erregst du Aufmerksamkeit?
This is actually correct, but students often forget the accusative ending if the noun were masculine (e.g., 'Erregst du den Verdacht?').

ヒント

Always use Accusative

Erregen is a transitive verb. It must have an object in the accusative case. For example: 'Er erregt den (masculine accusative) Verdacht'.

Avoid 'Ich bin erregt'

Unless you are in an intimate setting, avoid saying 'Ich bin erregt'. It almost always implies sexual arousal. Use 'aufgeregt' or 'gespannt' instead.

Learn the pairs

Learn 'erregen' with its common partners: Aufmerksamkeit, Aufsehen, Verdacht, Anstoß. This makes your German sound authentic.

Use in Essays

Use 'erregen' to describe the effect of a literary theme or a political event. It's a high-level, academic-sounding verb.

Erregen vs. Aufregen

Remember: 'Erregen' is what the *cause* does. 'Aufregen' is what the *person* feels. 'Die Nachricht erregte mich' vs 'Ich regte mich über die Nachricht auf'.

Context Clues

When you hear 'erregen', look for the noun that follows. That noun defines whether the meaning is positive, negative, or neutral.

Legal Language

If you see 'Erregung' in a legal context, it almost always refers to public nuisance or agitation.

Scientific Usage

In biology, 'erregen' is the standard term for stimulating a cell or nerve. It is perfectly neutral here.

Die Gemüter erregen

Use this phrase to describe a situation where everyone is talking and getting emotional. It's a very 'native' expression.

The 'Stir' Rule

Always translate 'erregen' as 'to stir up' in your head. It works for attention, anger, and nerves.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'erregen' as 'e-REG-en' like 'RE-G-ulating' the 'energy' of something. You are turning the 'regulator' up to cause a reaction.

視覚的連想

Imagine a radio dial being turned up until the speakers start vibrating. That vibration is the 'erregen'—the stir being caused.

Word Web

Aufmerksamkeit Aufsehen Verdacht Interesse Mitleid Zorn Nerven Stimmung

チャレンジ

Write three sentences using 'erregen' with three different abstract nouns: one positive, one negative, and one neutral.

語源

Derived from the Middle High German 'erreget', and the Old High German 'irrecken'. It is related to the verb 'regen' (to move/stir).

元の意味： To set in motion, to wake up, or to stir up.

Germanic

文化的な背景

Be extremely careful using 'erregen' with people as the object, as it frequently implies sexual arousal unless an abstract noun like 'Aufmerksamkeit' is included.

In English, we often use 'to cause' or 'to attract', which are less intense than 'erregen'. 'To arouse' is a close literal translation but is more restricted in English to suspicion or sexual contexts.

Legal code: Paragraph 183a StGB (Erregung öffentlichen Ärgernisses). Literature: Goethe often used the word to describe emotional states. Science: Used in Freud's theories regarding 'Erregung' (excitation).

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Journalism

Aufsehen erregen
weltweites Aufsehen
für Schlagzeilen sorgen
Debatten erregen

Law Enforcement

Verdacht erregen
Argwohn erregen
öffentliches Ärgernis
Tatbestand der Erregung

Psychology

Nerven erregen
Erregungszustand
Sinnesreize
emotionale Erregung

Daily Social Interaction

Aufmerksamkeit erregen
Interesse erregen
Anstoß erregen
Mitleid erregen

Politics

Widerstand erregen
Zorn erregen
die Gemüter erregen
Proteste erregen

会話のきっかけ

"Welche Art von Nachrichten erregt heutzutage das meiste Aufsehen?"

"Hast du schon mal aus Versehen öffentliches Ärgernis erregt?"

"Was erregt normalerweise dein Interesse an einem neuen Buch?"

"Glaubst du, dass Werbung heute aggressiver sein muss, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen?"

"Welche Themen erregen in deinem Land gerade die Gemüter?"

日記のテーマ

Schreibe über eine Situation, in der du ungewollt Aufmerksamkeit erregt hast.

Welche wissenschaftliche Entdeckung hat in den letzten Jahren dein Interesse am meisten erregt?

Diskutiere, warum bestimmte Kunstwerke Anstoß erregen und ob das gut ist.

Beschreibe einen Moment, in dem eine Geschichte dein tiefes Mitleid erregt hat.

Analysiere, wie Politiker versuchen, den Zorn oder die Hoffnung der Menschen zu erregen.

よくある質問

10 問

No. In fact, in 90% of news and formal contexts, it is not. It only becomes sexual when used without an abstract noun (like 'Aufmerksamkeit') or in a romantic context. 'Aufsehen erregen' is 100% non-sexual.

Do NOT say 'Ich bin erregt'. Say 'Ich freue mich auf die Party' or 'Ich bin gespannt'. 'Ich bin erregt' means you are sexually aroused.

'Auslösen' is like pulling a trigger—it starts a chain reaction. 'Erregen' is the act of stirring up a state. You 'auslösen' an alarm, but you 'erregen' interest.

Use this with caution. It usually means 'That arouses me'. If you mean 'That interests me', say 'Das erregt mein Interesse'.

It means to cause a stir or a sensation. It is very common in news headlines for scandals or big events.

No, it is a weak verb. Its forms are erregen, erregte, hat erregt. It does not change the stem vowel 'e'.

It is a legal term for 'causing a public nuisance' or 'public indecency'. It is often used in police reports.

Yes, a dog can 'Aufmerksamkeit erregen' or 'die Katzen erregen' (agitate them).

Only partially. 'Spannend' is the better word for an exciting book. 'Erregend' can mean stimulating or sexually arousing.

It is a pathogen or germ. Literally, a 'disease-causer' or 'disease-stirrer'.

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