aufrege

Aufrege is a form encountered in German grammar discussions as part of the verb aufregen, which means to upset, irritate, or provoke. It is not an independent infinitive entry in standard dictionaries; the infinitive is aufregen, with separable-prefix conjugation in everyday use (for example, regt sich auf, sich aufregen). In linguistic references, aufrege is shown as a contracted or stem form used to illustrate certain conjugation patterns, particularly in the Konjunktiv I or in inflection tables that present the stem re- plus the prefix auf.

Etymology and meaning are straightforward. The verb aufregen comes from the prefix auf- (up) combined with regen (to move, to stir). The sense shifts from a physical sense of moving to an emotional one: to provoke an emotional reaction, to annoy, or to excite someone. The form aufrege itself does not alter the basic meaning of the verb; it serves a grammatical function in illustrating how the prefix interacts with the stem in certain tenses or mood forms.

Usage notes. In contemporary standard German, speakers use the separated construction er rege sich auf (present subjunctive) or er regt sich auf (present indicative). The compact formaufrege appears mainly in grammar references, inflection tables, or didactic examples that map the stem and prefix together for teaching purposes. It is not a common everyday utterance outside of explicit grammatical discussion.

See also: aufregen, Konjunktiv I, separable prefix verbs, German verb conjugation.