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Definition: to sleep, be asleep

schlafen (v.i.) to sleep, be asleep
der Schlaf (no pl) sleep

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Pronunciation: SHLAF-en  Audio Link
Examples:

Ich habe nicht gut geschlafen.
I didn't sleep well.
Er braucht mehr Schlaf.
He needs more sleep.

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Related: schlaflos sleepless, das Schlafzimmer bedroom, der Schlafanzug pyjamas

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