A119 examples
schlafen→ to sleepGerman word meaning
"schlafen" is an A1-level German word meaning "to sleep". Below you can find 19 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real German conversations.
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Example Sentences

A1Fairy Tales
Goldlöckchen und die drei Bären
Sie schläft ein.
She falls asleep.

A1Fairy Tales
Die Schildkröte und der Hase
Der Hase schläft ein.
The hare falls asleep.

A1Health & Wellness
Eine Erkältung bekommen
Am Nachmittag schläft Max.
In the afternoon, Max sleeps.

A1Work & Career
Sich krank melden
Tom schläft viele Stunden.
Tom sleeps for many hours.

A1Fairy Tales
Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse
Die Prinzessin schläft auf diesem sehr hohen Bett.
The princess sleeps on this very tall bed.
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