der Schlaf
Translation
sleep
Examples
Ich brauche acht Stunden Schlaf pro Nacht.
I need eight hours of sleep per night.
Ein tiefer Schlaf ist wichtig für die Gesundheit.
A deep sleep is important for health.
Grammar Patterns
to be in a deep sleep in tiefem Schlaf sein The child is in a deep sleep.
to need ((sth.)) sleep ((et4)) an Schlaf brauchen I need a lot of sleep.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Ruhe (rest), der Schlummer (slumber); Antonyms: die Wachheit (wakefulness)
Etymology
Directly related to the verb 'schlafen' (to sleep).
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds very similar to the English word 'sleep'. Just remember the 'af' sound at the end.