verb

schlüpfen

hatch · emerge · slip

Es bedeutet, aus einem Ei herauskommen oder schnell in Kleidung hineingehen.

The German word "schlüpfen" is a verb that means "to slip into," "to slide into," or "to hatch (for animals like birds or insects coming out of an egg)." It can refer to putting on clothing in a quick, smooth way, or an animal emerging from an egg or chrysalis. Similar German words include "ausbrüten" when referring to hatching, and "hineinschlüpfen" when referring to slipping into clothing or footwear.

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Examples

Die Küken schlüpfen aus den Eiern.verb

The chicks hatch from the eggs.

Ein Schmetterling schlüpft aus seinem Kokon.verb

A butterfly emerges from its cocoon.

Gestern schlüpfte ich schnell in meine warmen Stiefel, weil es draußen kalt war.verb

Yesterday I quickly slipped into my warm boots because it was cold outside.

Wann schlüpfen die jungen Kaulquappen endlich?verb

When will the young tadpoles finally hatch?

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