sleeping

• Beschreibt den Zustand des Schlafens oder der Untätigkeit; auch als nähere Bestimmung für jemanden oder etwas, das schläft.

Describes a state of being asleep or inactive.

1. In a state of sleepA1formal

   Being asleep or in the process of sleeping.

   Schlafend

   • The sleeping baby looked peaceful.
   • He was a sleeping passenger on the train.
   • The sleeping cat was curled up on the sofa.

   Synonymeasleepnapping

   Antonymealertawakeconsciouswaking

2. Dormant or inactiveB2formal

   Not active or functioning; in a state of rest or suspension.

   Schlafend

   • The sleeping volcano could erupt at any time.
   • The sleeping project was revived after years.
   • Their sleeping investment finally paid off.

   Synonymedormantidleinactivelatentquiescentsuspended

   Antonymeactivealertawakefunctioningoperativeworking

3. Used for sleepingA2informal

   Designed or intended for sleeping.

   Zum Schlafen

   • We have a sleeping bag for camping.
   • The sleeping area is in the attic.
   • They set up sleeping quarters in the basement.

   Antonymeawakewaking

• Substantiv, das den natürlichen Zustand der Ruhe bezeichnet, in dem der Körper Energie regeneriert und der Geist inaktiv ist, oft mit Träumen; auch das Schlafen als Vorgang oder Zustand.

A noun referring to the natural state of rest in which the body recovers energy and the mind is inactive.

unzählbar

1. State of restA1formal

   The natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored.

   Schlaf

   • He needs more sleeping to recover from his illness.
   • Good sleeping is essential for health.
   • The doctor recommended eight hours of sleeping per night.

   Synonymereposerestsleepslumber

   Antonymewakefulnesswaking

2. Period of sleepA2informal

   A particular instance or duration of sleep.

   Schlaf

   • I had a long sleeping after the long trip.
   • Her sleeping was interrupted by the noise.
   • The baby needs regular sleeping times.

   Synonymedozenaprestsiestasleepslumbersnooze

   Antonymewaking

• Verb, das den Zustand der Ruhe mit geschlossenen Augen beschreibt, meist nachts; auch das Einschlafen oder Dösen.

A verb used to indicate the act of resting with the eyes closed, typically during the night.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Rest in sleepA1formal

   To rest the body and mind with the eyes closed, usually during the night.

   Schlafen

   • I sleep eight hours every night.
   • The baby sleeps peacefully in the crib.
   • She couldn't sleep because of the noise.

   Synonymedozenapreposerestslumbersnooze

   Antonymeawakewake

2. Fall asleepA2informal

   To enter a state of sleep, often unintentionally.

   Einschlafen

   • He slept through the entire movie.
   • I slept late after the party.
   • The cat slept on my lap all afternoon.

   Synonymeconk outcrashdoze offdrift offdrop offgo to sleepnod offsack out

   Antonymeariseawakenrousewake

Phrasal-Variantensleep aroundsleep insleep offsleep outsleep oversleep with