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siesta in German

siesta in German is Siesta, Mittagsschlaf, Mittagsruhe — siesta means a short nap or rest taken in the early afternoon, especially during the hottest part of the day.

siesta in German

Siesta
noun
(countable) A nap, especially an afternoon one taken during the hottest part of the day in some cultures.
Mittagsschlaf
noun
(countable) A nap, especially an afternoon one taken during the hottest part of the day in some cultures.
Mittagsruhe
noun
(countable) A nap, especially an afternoon one taken during the hottest part of the day in some cultures.

What does "siesta" mean?

  1. noun A short nap or rest taken in the early afternoon, especially during the hottest part of the day.
    "Shops in the town close for a siesta between two and five."
  2. verb To take a siesta; to nap in the afternoon.
    "We siestaed through the worst of the midday heat."
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siesta in a sentence

  • Shops in the town close for a siesta between two and five.
  • He stretched out on the sofa for a quick siesta after lunch.
  • We siestaed through the worst of the midday heat.

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What is "siesta" in German?

"siesta" in German is Siesta, Mittagsschlaf, Mittagsruhe. siesta means: A short nap or rest taken in the early afternoon, especially during the hottest part of the day.

How do you use "siesta" in a sentence?

Example: "Shops in the town close for a siesta between two and five." In German, "siesta" is Siesta, Mittagsschlaf, Mittagsruhe.

Are there other ways to say "siesta" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "siesta": Siesta, Mittagsschlaf, Mittagsruhe.

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