aufwirbelte

Aufwirbelte is a German verb, the past participle of aufwirbeln. The verb aufwirbeln translates to "to swirl up," "to stir up," "to kick up," or "to raise." It describes the action of something being moved and dispersed into the air, often in a turbulent or chaotic manner. This can apply to physical substances like dust, snow, or sand being lifted by wind or movement, or metaphorically to situations or emotions being stirred up or agitated.

For example, one might say "Der Wind wirbelte Staub auf" meaning "The wind swirled up dust." In a metaphorical sense, "Die Diskussion wirbelte alte Gefühle auf" could mean "The discussion stirred up old feelings." The past participle "aufwirbelte" would be used in compound tenses, such as in the perfect tense: "Der Ball hat Staub aufgewirbelt" (The ball has kicked up dust) or in passive constructions. Its usage is common in descriptions of natural phenomena, actions involving movement, and in figurative language to express emotional or social disturbance. The root "wirbeln" itself means to whirl or swirl, adding to the sense of dynamic movement inherent in "aufwirbeln."