schlüpfen (Konjugation)
Translation
to hatch, to slip, to slide into
Examples
Ein Vogel schlüpft gerade aus dem Ei.
A bird is hatching from the egg right now.
Er schlüpft in die Rolle des Helden.
He slips into the role of the hero.
Grammar Patterns
((aus+3)) to hatch from sth. A bird hatches from the egg.
((in+4)) to slip into a role He slips into the role of the hero.
Similar Words
gleitet (form of gleiten), rutscht (form of rutschen)
Etymology
This is a conjugated form of the verb 'schlüpfen', from Old High German 'slupfan' (to slip).
Memory Tips
This form is used for 'he/she/it' or 'you (plural)'. For example: 'Das Küken schlüpft.' (The chick hatches.)