NOUN
derSchlaf/ʃlaːf/sleep; slumber
Schlaf is a German noun that means sleep or slumber. It is pronounced /ʃlaːf/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.the natural state of rest in which consciousness is suspended(physiological state)
a.condition or time when a person or animal is asleep
Nach acht Stunden Schlaf fühle ich mich erholt.—After eight hours of sleep I feel refreshed.
2.the need or wish for sleep(need or desire)
a.drowsiness or sleepiness
Ich habe großen Schlaf und kann kaum die Augen offen halten.—I am very sleepy and can barely keep my eyes open.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schlaf | — |
| Genitive | des Schlafs | — |
| Dative | dem Schlaf | — |
| Accusative | den Schlaf | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schlaf" mean in English?
- "Schlaf" means sleep or slumber. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schlaf"?
- "Schlaf" is pronounced /ʃlaːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schlaf" der, die, or das?
- "Schlaf" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Schlaf"?
- "Schlaf" is a noun in German.
