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Schlummern Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schlummern" is used as verb with the meaning of "slumber", "doze" or "nap".
Essential properties of "schlummern"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schlummern
- Simple past: schlummerte
- Participle: geschlummert
regularintransitive
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 "schlummern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To sleep lightly"
- Definition: "To sleep lightly or be in a state of light sleep."
- Translation(s): slumber, doze, nap
- Synonym(s): dösen, nicken
- Antonym(s): wachen, aufwachen
- Related word(s): schlafen, ruhen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schlummert friedlich auf dem Sofa.
- Die Katze schlummert in der Sonne.
- Nach dem Essen schlummerte er ein wenig.
2.) "To be latent or dormant"
- Definition: "To be inactive or latent, like an idea or talent."
- Translation(s): lie dormant, be latent, slumber
- Synonym(s): ruhen, schlummern
- Antonym(s): aktivieren, entfalten
- Related word(s): verbergen, ruhen
📝 Some usage examples:
- In ihm schlummert ein großes Talent.
- Die Idee schlummert noch in den Köpfen.
- In der alten Fabrik schlummern viele Möglichkeiten.