auffahren
/ˈaʊ̯fˌfaːʁən/ verb C2- to drive onto, to enter (a highway or similar separated roadway through a dedicated ramp) · Aufgrund einer Baustelle ist es hier aktuell nicht möglich, auf die Autobahn auffahren. Due to roadworks, it is currently not possible to enter the highway here.
- to rear-end · Der Fahrer konnte nicht mehr bremsen und fuhr auf den vorderen Wagen auf. The driver was unable to brake and rear-ended the vehicle in front.
- to closely approach from behind (in vehicles), to tailgate · dicht auffahren to tailgate (at a particularly close distance)· Er war dem vorausfahrenden Fahrzeug bis auf wenige Zentimeter aufgefahren. He had gotten as close as a few centimeters to the rear of the car in front.
- to come up, to arrive (of vehicles; typically with locations, not directions)
- to startle, to suddenly get up (out of surprise or anger)
- to open, to slide open (of gates, doors, etc. using powered mechanisms)
- to move up, to get into (firing) position (of vehicles)
- to be shown off (as part of a military threat display or parade)
Verb forms
- Infinitive
- auffahren
- Present (er)
- fährt auf
- Präteritum (er)
- fuhr auf
- Perfekt (er)
- ist aufgefahren
- Infinitive with zu
- aufzufahren
A strong or irregular verb: its stem changes in some forms, so learn its main forms by heart.
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