schlafend

sleeping; dormant

Word details

German meaning
Schlafend bedeutet, sich im Zustand des Schlafes befindend.
English meaning
sleeping
Synonym
dösend
German example
Das Baby liegt schlafend im Bett.
English example
The baby is lying sleeping in the bed.

Example sentences with “schlafend”

  1. Man sollte schlafende Hunde nicht wecken. (One should not wake sleeping dogs.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'schlafend' a verb or an adjective?

It is the present participle of 'schlafen', used here as an adjective.