schlafen
sleep
Sich ausruhen, indem man die Augen schließt und der Körper still bleibt, um neue Kraft zu bekommen.
The German word "schlafen" is a verb that means "to sleep". It is a basic, commonly used word and does not have prefixes or suffixes affecting its core meaning.
Similar words in German include "ruhen" (to rest), "dösen" (to doze), and "schlummern" (to slumber).
Differences:
- Ruhen: Means to rest or to be at rest. It does not exclusively refer to the state of sleep and can include simply being inactive or at peace.
- Dösen: Refers to a light sleep or a nap, often implying a state where one is partially awake.
- Schlummern: Typically means light sleep or a gentle slumber, similar to "dösen", but it often has a slightly more poetic or tranquil connotation.
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Examples
Du solltest jetzt schlafen.verb
You should sleep now.
Du sollst früh schlafen gehen.verb
You should go to sleep early.
Du kannst ein wenig schlafen, wenn du müde bist.verb
You can sleep a little if you are tired.
Ich gehe früh schlafen.verb
I go to sleep early.
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