schlapp

schlapper · am schlappsten
Based on: *(s)lē̌b-, *(s)lā̌b-
Adjective
1.

weak

(Only used for people, and only in a physical sense. Somewhat colloquial. )

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Vocab: ausschlafen, verschlafen, einschlafen, schlapp, schlaff, der Schlaf, der Lappen

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How many meanings does the German word 'schlapp' have?

schlapp has 1 distinct meaning: 1. weak.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'schlapp'?

comparative: schlapper / superlative: am schlappsten

What is 'schlapp' related to?

The word 'schlapp' is related to *(s)lē̌b-, *(s)lā̌b-.

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Word of the Day – “ausschlafen”
A quick look at the meaning of "ausschlafen" and its brothers "verschlafen" and "einschlafen".
Vocab: ausschlafen, verschlafen, einschlafen, schlapp, schlaff, der Schlaf, der Lappen
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