A118 examples
schlafenâ to sleepGerman word meaning
"schlafen" is an A1-level German word meaning "to sleep". Below you can find 18 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real German conversations.
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Example Sentences
A1Fairy Tales
Goldlöckchen und die drei BÀren
Sie schlÀft ein.
She falls asleep.
A1Health & Wellness
Eine ErkÀltung bekommen
Am Nachmittag schlÀft Max.
In the afternoon, Max sleeps.
A1Work & Career
Sich krank melden
Tom schlÀft viele Stunden.
Tom sleeps for many hours.
A1Fairy Tales
Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse
Die Prinzessin schlÀft auf diesem sehr hohen Bett.
The princess sleeps on this very tall bed.
A1Mystery & Curiosity
Die verschwundene Katze
Er schlÀft in einem Korb mit sauberer WÀsche.
He is sleeping in a basket of clean clothes.
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