ein verb

einschläfern

hat eingeschläfert · schläferte ein
Based on: ein-, Schlaf
1.

to lull, to put to sleep

(For boring things, like a conference for example. NOT for sleeping pills.)
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Examples
  • Diese endlosen Statistiken schläfern mich jedes Mal ein.
  • These endless statistics put me to sleep every time.
2.

to put down, to put to sleep

(For animals, when they can't be healed.)
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  • Der Tierarzt schläfert den alten Hund ein, weil er sehr krank ist.
  • The veterinarian is putting the old dog to sleep because he is very ill.

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

einschläfern has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to lull, to put to sleep, 2. to put down, to put to sleep.

What is the past tense of 'einschläfern'?

hat eingeschläfert / schläferte ein

What is 'einschläfern' related to?

The word 'einschläfern' is related to ein- and Schlaf.

Where can I learn more about 'einschläfern'?

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