der Tiefschlaf
Translation
deep sleep
Examples
Der Patient befindet sich im Tiefschlaf.
The patient is in a deep sleep.
Guter Tiefschlaf ist wichtig für die Erholung.
Good deep sleep is important for recovery.
Grammar Patterns
to fall into ((a)) deep sleep He fell into a deep sleep.
to be in ((a)) deep sleep The patient is in a deep sleep.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sound sleep; Antonyms: light sleep, doze
Etymology
From 'tief' (deep) and 'Schlaf' (sleep). A very literal compound word.
Memory Tips
Imagine sleeping so 'tief' (deep) that you're at the bottom of an ocean, completely undisturbed.