Verschlafer

derNoun

oversleeper; person who misses an appointment due to sleeping

English translations

  1. 01

    to lull

  2. 02

    to nap

  3. 03

    to doze off

Word details

German meaning
Ein Verschlafer ist jemand, der dazu neigt, zu verschlafen oder Schwierigkeiten hat, morgens aufzustehen.
English meaning
A late sleeper is someone who tends to oversleep or has difficulty getting up in the morning.
Synonym
Langschläfer
German example
Als Verschlafer stellte er sich immer mehrere Wecker.
English example
As a late sleeper, he always set multiple alarms.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Verschlafer
Plural Form
die Verschlafer

Example sentences with “Verschlafer”

  1. Der Verschlafer kam erst zur zweiten Stunde. (The oversleeper only arrived for the second period.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Verschlafer a standard term?

Yes, it is common in informal German to describe someone who has overslept.