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sleepy in German

sleepy in German is schläfrig, verschlafen — sleepy means tired and wanting to sleep.

sleepy in German

schläfrig
adj
verschlafen
adj
(figurative) Quiet; without bustle or activity.

What does "sleepy" mean?

  1. adj Tired and wanting to sleep.
    "The baby got sleepy right after dinner."
  2. adj Quiet and lacking activity, like a small town with little going on.
    "They retired to a sleepy village on the coast."

sleepy in a sentence

  • The baby got sleepy right after dinner.
  • I always feel sleepy after a big lunch.
  • They retired to a sleepy village on the coast.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "sleepy" in German?

"sleepy" in German is schläfrig, verschlafen. sleepy means: Tired and wanting to sleep.

How do you use "sleepy" in a sentence?

Example: "The baby got sleepy right after dinner." In German, "sleepy" is schläfrig, verschlafen.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "sleepy": schläfrig, verschlafen.

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