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fall asleep in German

fall asleep in German is einschlafen, einpennen, entschlafen.

fall asleep in German

einschlafen
verb
To pass from a state of wakefulness into sleep.
einpennen
verb
To pass from a state of wakefulness into sleep.
einschlafen
verb
(idiom, figurative) To be affected by paresthesia; to go numb.
entschlafen
verb
(poetic, euphemistic) To die (often seen on gravestones).
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What is "fall asleep" in German?

"fall asleep" in German is einschlafen, einpennen, entschlafen.

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Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "fall asleep": einschlafen, einpennen, entschlafen.

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