vaknar

Vaknar is a Swedish verb meaning "to wake up." It is the present tense form of the verb vakna and is used with all subjects (jag vaknar, du vaknar, han vaknar, vi vaknar, ni vaknar, de vaknar). The infinitive form is vakna, and the imperative form is Vakna!.

In terms of grammar, vaknar is intransitive and describes the act of waking from sleep. The past tense is vaknade, and the supine form is vaknat, which combines with auxiliary verbs to form perfect and pluperfect tenses (jag har vaknat, hon hade vaknat). The verb can also appear in phrasal forms such as vakna upp, which emphasizes waking more fully, often in the morning.

Etymology and related forms: vaknar derives from the North Germanic verb vakna, with cognates in related languages. It is part of a family of verbs that express waking or becoming alert. Related forms appear in neighboring Nordic languages, and the concept is closely linked to the English wake.

Usage notes: vaknar is commonly used to describe waking up in the morning or waking from sleep in general. It is also used figuratively to mean becoming aware or conscious of something, as in vakna till verkligheten (to wake up to reality). The imperative Vakna! can be used to address someone directly to wake up.

Examples: Jag vaknar klockan sju varje morgon. Han vaknade sent efter gårdagens sena arbete. Vi vaknar upp när solen går upp. Hon vaknar till verkligheten efter nyheten. These examples illustrate present, past, and idiomatic uses of the verb. See also vakna and related verbs in the Swedish lexicon.