aufpassen
B1 Verb
Separable
English Translation
to pay attention, to watch out, to look after
What does „aufpassen" mean in English?
„aufpassen" is a German verb meaning "to pay attention, to watch out, to look after" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Grammar
Prefix
Separable
Present
passt auf
Past
passte auf
Perfect
hat aufgepasst
Example Sentences
1
Tut mir leid. Da habe ich wohl nicht aufgepasst.
Sorry. I guess I wasn't paying attention.
2
Ich muss zu Hause bleiben und auf die Kinder aufpassen.
I have to stay home and look after the children.
CEFR Level
B1
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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