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verschlafen — meaning in English

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English meaning

drowsy adj Sleepy or heavy-eyed; ready to fall asleep.
oversleep verb To sleep for longer than you meant to, missing the time you were supposed to wake up.
sleepy adj Tired and wanting to sleep.

Senses

verschlafen is used for these senses in English:

drowsy Boring.
sleep in (idiomatic) To sleep late; to go on sleeping past one's customary or planned hour.
sleepy (figurative) Quiet; without bustle or activity.

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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

schläfrig einschläfernd langweilig müde dösig verpennen ausschlafen langer Schlaf langes Schlafen