What is 'schlafend' called in English?

'schlafend' in English is called "Asleep". Asleep refers to: In einem Zustand des Schlafes; nicht wach.

How do you pronounce 'Asleep' and 'schlafend'?

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What is an example sentence for Asleep in German?

English: "The baby was fast asleep in her crib." | German: "Das Baby schlief tief und fest in ihrem Bettchen."

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asleep Meaning in German (asleep Bedeutung auf Deutsch)

schlafend, ruhend

schlafend in English:asleep

Phonetic:ˈʃlɛːfənd

Quick Answer • Kurzantwort

Die Bedeutung von asleep auf Deutsch ist schlafend, ruhend. (In einem Zustand des Schlafes; nicht wach.)

Definitions of Asleep

1
adjective
schlafend
Being in a state of sleep; not awake.
In einem Zustand des Schlafes; nicht wach.
2
adjective
ruhend
Figuratively, not active or alert; unaware of what is happening.
Figürlich, nicht aktiv oder wachsam; unwissend, was geschieht.

Example Sentences

“The baby was fast asleep in her crib.”

Das Baby schlief tief und fest in ihrem Bettchen.

“He fell asleep during the long lecture.”

Er schlief während des langen Vortrags ein.

“The town seemed asleep on Sunday morning.”

Die Stadt schien am Sonntagmorgen zu schlafen.

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Synonyms (Synonyme)

In German:

schlafendruhend

In English:

sleepingslumberingunconscious

Antonyms (Antonyme)

In German:

wach

In English:

awake conscious alert

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivesleep

present participlesleeping

nounsleep

adjectivesleepy

adjectivesleepless

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

fall asleepphrasal_verb

To begin to sleep.

fast asleepcollocation

Sleeping deeply and soundly.

asleep at the wheelidiom

Not paying attention to one's responsibilities or duties.