VERB
einschlafen/ˈaɪ̯nˌʃlaːfn̩/to fall asleep; to go to sleep; to go numb
einschlafen is a German verb that means to fall asleep, to go to sleep, or to go numb. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌʃlaːfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schlief ein" and the past participle is "eingeschlafen".
Definitions
1.to fall asleep; to go to sleep(sleep/rest)
a.to transition from wakefulness to sleep
Ich kann abends nur schwer einschlafen.—I have trouble falling asleep in the evenings.
2.to go numb (for a limb, due to poor circulation)(body sensation)
a.for a limb to feel numb or tingly
Mein Fuß ist eingeschlafen, weil ich zu lange gesessen habe.—My foot went numb because I sat for too long.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | einschlafen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schlafe ein |
| Present (du) | schläfst ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schläft ein |
| Preterite (ich) | schlief ein |
| Participle II | eingeschlafen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schliefe ein |
| Imperative (singular) | schlaf ein |
| Imperative (plural) | schlaft ein |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einschlafen" mean in English?
- "einschlafen" means to fall asleep, to go to sleep, or to go numb. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "einschlafen"?
- "einschlafen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌʃlaːfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "einschlafen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "einschlafen" is "eingeschlafen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "einschlafen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "einschlafen" becomes "schlief ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "einschlafen"?
- "einschlafen" is a verb in German.
