ein|schlafen
Translation
to fall asleep
Examples
Das Baby ist sofort eingeschlafen.
The baby fell asleep immediately.
Ich kann heute nicht einschlafen.
I can't fall asleep today.
Grammar Patterns
to fall asleep After the long day, he quickly fell asleep.
Similar Words
einnicken (to nod off); Antonyms: aufwachen (to wake up)
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in, into) and 'schlafen' (to sleep). Literally 'to sleep into' or 'to go into sleep'.
Memory Tips
Imagine falling 'in' ('ein') to a deep sleep ('schlafen').