hellwach
wide awake; alert
English translations
- 01
wide awake
- 02
alert
- 03
very awake
Word details
- German meaning
- Vollständig wach und aufmerksam.
- English meaning
- Wide awake
- Synonym
- wach, aufmerksam
- German example
- Nach dem Kaffee war ich hellwach.
- English example
- After the coffee, I was wide awake.
Example sentences with “hellwach”
Nach dem starken Kaffee bin ich hellwach. (After the strong coffee, I am wide awake.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'hellwach' a separable adjective?
No, 'hellwach' is a compound adjective. 'Hell' (bright/clear) acts as an intensifier for 'wach' (awake).