hellwach

wide awake; alert

English translations

  1. 01

    wide awake

  2. 02

    alert

  3. 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”

  1. 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).