sleeper in German
sleeper in German is Schläfer, Fusspfette, Futterholz — sleeper means someone who is sleeping.
sleeper in German
Schläfer
Fusspfette
(carpentry) A structural beam in a floor running perpendicular to both the joists beneath and floorboards above.
Futterholz
(carpentry) A structural beam in a floor running perpendicular to both the joists beneath and floorboards above.
Fußpfette
(carpentry) A structural beam in a floor running perpendicular to both the joists beneath and floorboards above.
Fußschwelle
(carpentry) A structural beam in a floor running perpendicular to both the joists beneath and floorboards above.
Lagerbalken
(carpentry) A structural beam in a floor running perpendicular to both the joists beneath and floorboards above.
Lagerholz
(carpentry) A structural beam in a floor running perpendicular to both the joists beneath and floorboards above.
Strampelanzug
A type of pajama for a person, especially a child, that covers the whole body, including the feet.
What does "sleeper" mean?
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noun Someone who is sleeping.
"She's a light sleeper — the slightest noise wakes her up."
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noun A spy or agent who lives an ordinary life in a community until activated for a mission.
"The film follows a Cold War sleeper waiting years for a single coded message."
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noun Something — a film, product, or competitor — that unexpectedly becomes a big success after being overlooked.
"The low-budget film became a sleeper hit, earning ten times its budget."
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noun (British) A wooden or concrete beam laid under railway tracks to support them; a railroad tie.
"Workers replaced the rotting sleepers along that stretch of track."
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sleeper in a sentence
- She's a light sleeper — the slightest noise wakes her up.
- The film follows a Cold War sleeper waiting years for a single coded message.
- The low-budget film became a sleeper hit, earning ten times its budget.
- Workers replaced the rotting sleepers along that stretch of track.
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What is "sleeper" in German?
"sleeper" in German is Schläfer, Fusspfette, Futterholz. sleeper means: Someone who is sleeping.
How do you use "sleeper" in a sentence?
Example: "She's a light sleeper — the slightest noise wakes her up." In German, "sleeper" is Schläfer, Fusspfette, Futterholz.
Are there other ways to say "sleeper" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "sleeper": Schläfer, Fusspfette, Futterholz, Fußpfette, Fußschwelle, Lagerbalken.
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