Schlappe Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schlappe" is mainly used as noun meaning "defeat", "setback" or "loss". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Schlappe"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Schlappe
  • Plural: die Schlappen

Meanings of "Schlappe" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A defeat or setback in competition"

"Schlappe", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem Spiel war die Schlappe schwer zu verkraften.After the game, the defeat was hard to bear.
  2. Die Mannschaft erlitt eine bittere Schlappe im Finale.The team suffered a bitter defeat in the final.
  3. Trotz der Schlappe bleibt das Team motiviert.Despite the defeat, the team remains motivated.

2.) "Temporary lack of energy or vitality"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem langen Lauf fühlte er sich schlapp.After the long run, he felt weak.
  2. Ich bin heute wirklich schlapp und brauche eine Pause.I am really weak today and need a break.
  3. Sie war so schlapp, dass sie den ganzen Tag im Bett blieb.She was so weak that she stayed in bed all day.
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