dösig

drowsy; sleepy; dull.

English translations

  1. 01

    dull

  2. 02

    sluggish

  3. 03

    listless

Word details

German meaning
Dösig bedeutet, sich in einem halbschlafähnlichen Zustand zu befinden, benommen oder schläfrig zu sein.
English meaning
Drowsy means being in a half-asleep state, feeling groggy or sleepy.
Synonym
schläfrig, benommen
German example
Nach der langen Autofahrt war ich ganz dösig.
English example
I was feeling quite drowsy after the long car ride.
Comparative
dösigerSuperlative: am dösigsten

Example sentences with “dösig”

  1. Ich fühle mich heute etwas dösig. (I feel a bit drowsy today.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'dösig' offensive?

It can be used to mean 'stupid' or 'slow' in a slightly derogatory way, but is mostly used for sleepiness.