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  1. 홈 /
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  3. Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch /
  4. früh aufstehen

früh aufstehen

/fʁyː ˈaʊ̯fˌʃteːən/
to get up early

Ich muss morgen früh aufstehen, um den Zug zu erwischen.

I have to get up early tomorrow to catch the train.


informal

to wake up and rise from bed in the early part of the day, typically before 7 or 8 AM.

Sie steht jeden Tag um 6 Uhr früh auf, um zu joggen.

She gets up early every day at 6 AM to go jogging.

Wenn du früh aufstehst, hast du mehr Zeit für dich.

If you get up early, you have more time for yourself.

Commonly used in daily conversation to describe the habit of waking up early, often associated with productivity or discipline.

Collocations

früh aufstehen und früh ins Bett gehento be an early bird and go to bed earlyfrüh aufstehen lohnt sichit's worth getting up earlyfrüh aufstehen müssento have to get up early

Synonyms

früh erwachenfrüh auf sein

Antonyms

lange schlafenausschlafen

Related Phrases

ausschlafenphrasal verb
to sleep in, to get enough sleep
ein Langschläfer seinphrase
to be a late riser
Morgenstund hat Gold im Mundproverb
The early bird catches the worm (proverb)

Pro Tip

Common Mistake: Separable Verbs

Remember that 'aufstehen' is a separable verb. In main clauses, the prefix 'auf' moves to the end of the sentence: 'Ich stehe früh auf.' In questions or subordinate clauses, it stays together: 'Wann stehst du auf?' or 'Er hat gesagt, dass er früh aufsteht.'

Gold Rule

Context Matters

Use 'früh aufstehen' for habitual actions (e.g., 'Ich stehe jeden Tag früh auf'). For a one-time event, use 'früh aufgewacht sein' (e.g., 'Ich bin heute früh aufgewacht').

Word Origin

The phrase combines the adjective 'früh' (early) with the separable verb 'aufstehen' (to get up). 'Früh' derives from Old High German 'frō', related to English 'fore' and 'first'. 'Aufstehen' is a compound of 'auf' (up) and 'stehen' (to stand), reflecting the physical action of rising from bed.

Usage Notes

This phrase is used in both literal and figurative contexts. Literally, it refers to waking up early in the morning. Figuratively, it can imply taking initiative or being proactive (e.g., 'Wer früh aufsteht, dem gehört die Welt' — 'The early bird catches the worm'). It is commonly used in advice about productivity or healthy routines.

Word Breakdown

früh
early
adjective
+
aufstehen
to get up
separable verb
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch
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