verb
ausschlafen
sleep in
The German word "ausschlafen" is a verb meaning "to sleep in" or "to get enough sleep" by sleeping longer than usual.
- Made of:
- "aus" (out or completely)
- "schlafen" (to sleep)
Similar words:
- "schlafen" (to sleep)
- "durchschlafen" (to sleep through the night)
Difference:
- "ausschlafen" emphasizes sleeping long enough or beyond usual hours to feel rested.
- "durchschlafen" focuses on uninterrupted sleep without waking up.
- "schlafen" is more general, just meaning "to sleep."
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Examples
Am Wochenende möchte sie endlich ausschlafen.verb
On the weekend she finally wants to sleep in.
Nach der stressigen Woche habe ich richtig ausgeschlafen.verb
After the stressful week, I really slept in.
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