Schlüpfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schlüpfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to hatch", "to emerge" or "to slip into".

Essential properties of "schlüpfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schlüpfen
  • Simple past: schlüpfte
  • Participle: geschlüpft

See full conjugation of schlüpfen

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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 "schlüpfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Emerge from an egg or cocoon"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Küken schlüpft aus dem Ei.The chick hatches from the egg.
  2. Die Schmetterlinge schlüpfen aus ihren Kokons.The butterflies emerge from their cocoons.
  3. Nach zwei Wochen schlüpfen die Larven.After two weeks, the larvae hatch.

2.) "Quickly put on or take off clothes"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er schlüpft schnell in seine Jacke.He quickly slips into his jacket.
  2. Sie schlüpft aus ihren Schuhen.She slips out of her shoes.
  3. Ich schlüpfe in den Mantel und gehe hinaus.I slip into the coat and go out.

3.) "Move discreetly or pass through a narrow space"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Katze schlüpft durch die Tür.The cat slips through the door.
  2. Er schlüpft unbemerkt aus dem Raum.He slips unnoticed out of the room.
  3. Sie schlüpft durch den Zaun.She slips through the fence.
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