Español
English
Deutsch
Français
Português
Italiano
Schleichen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schleichen" is used as verb with the meaning of "creep", "sneak" or "slink".
Essential properties of "schleichen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schleichen
- Simple past: schlich
- Participle: geschlichen
irregularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "schleichen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To move slowly and stealthily to avoid detection"
- Definition: "To move slowly and cautiously, especially so as not to be detected."
- Translation(s): creep, sneak, slink, tiptoe
- Synonym(s): Kriechen, Krabbeln
- Antonym(s): Rennen, Stürmen
- Related word(s): Schleichend, Schleichweg
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Katze schleicht durch den Garten.
- Er schlich sich leise aus dem Raum.
- Wir schleichen uns an das Haus heran.
2.) "To approach stealthily"
- Definition: "To approach someone or something stealthily."
- Translation(s): creep up on, sneak up on, slink up to
- Synonym(s): anschleichen, heranschleichen
- Antonym(s): offen nähern
- Related word(s): Schleichfahrt, Schleichwerbung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Dieb schlich sich an das Fenster heran.
- Sie schleicht sich an ihren Bruder heran, um ihn zu erschrecken.
- Die Soldaten schlichen sich an den Feind heran.
3.) "To develop or occur gradually"
- Definition: "To occur or develop gradually."
- Translation(s): creep in, set in gradually, develop slowly
- Synonym(s): Einschleichen, Schleicherei
- Antonym(s): Plötzlich auftreten
- Related word(s): Schleichend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Eine Müdigkeit schleicht sich ein.
- Die Krankheit schlich sich langsam ein.
- Ein Gefühl der Unruhe schleicht sich ein.
4.) "To move slowly due to obstruction or traffic"
- Definition: "To move slowly due to an obstruction or traffic."
- Translation(s): crawl, inch along, creep along
- Synonym(s): Kriechen
- Antonym(s): Fließen, Frei Bewegen
- Related word(s): Schleichverkehr
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Verkehr schleicht durch die Stadt.
- Wir schleichen im Stau voran.
- Die Autos schleichen über die vereiste Straße.