Verschlafen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verschlafen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to oversleep", "sleepy" or "drowsy". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "verschlafen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: verschlafen
Simple past: verschlief
Participle: verschlafen

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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 "verschlafen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To oversleep"

"Verschlafen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "Not waking up on time due to deep sleep."
Translation(s): to oversleep
Synonym(s): verschlummern, verpennen
Antonym(s): aufwachen, erwachen
Related word(s): Schlaf, Wecker

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich habe heute Morgen verschlafen und den Bus verpasst.I overslept this morning and missed the bus.
Wenn du nicht bald ins Bett gehst, wirst du morgen verschlafen.If you don't go to bed soon, you will oversleep tomorrow.
Er hat den wichtigen Termin verschlafen.He overslept the important appointment.

2.) "Sleepy, drowsy, still half asleep"

"Verschlafen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "To appear sleepy or tired, as if just woken up."
Translation(s): sleepy, drowsy, still half asleep
Synonym(s): müde, schläfrig
Antonym(s): wach, munter
Related word(s): Schlaf, Müdigkeit

📝 Some usage examples:

Er sieht heute Morgen sehr verschlafen aus.He looks very sleepy this morning.
Mit einem verschlafenen Gesicht betrat sie das Büro.With a sleepy face, she entered the office.
Nach der langen Nacht war er noch ganz verschlafen.After the long night, he was still completely sleepy.

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