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schläfrig — meaning in English

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English meaning

drowsy adj Sleepy or heavy-eyed; ready to fall asleep.
sleepy adj Tired and wanting to sleep.
somnolent adj Feeling ready to fall asleep.

Senses

schläfrig is used for these senses in English:

somnolent Drowsy or sleepy.

sleepy — full definition

adj Tired and wanting to sleep.
adj Quiet and lacking activity, like a small town with little going on.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

einschläfernd langweilig müde verschlafen dösig