schlummern — meaning in English

English meaning

• catnap noun A brief, light sleep, usually during the daytime.
• slumber noun Sleep, especially peaceful or restful sleep.

Senses

schlummern is used for these senses in English:

• catnap (intransitive) To take a catnap (short sleep or nap). [from 1850s]
• slumber (intransitive) To be in a very light state of sleep, almost awake.

slumber — full definition

1. noun Sleep, especially peaceful or restful sleep.
2. verb To sleep, especially peacefully.

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