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Schläfrigkeit

sleepiness

noun SHLAEF-rikh-kite Rare

Also means

drowsiness

Usage Note

Schläfrigkeit describes the mental state of drowsiness that impairs alertness and concentration. Common in everyday language and medical contexts (Schläfrigkeit als Nebenwirkung). The adjective schläfrig is equally frequent.

Examples

"Die Schläfrigkeit nach dem Mittagessen ist ein bekanntes Phänomen."

Natural Translation

The sleepiness after lunch is a well-known phenomenon.

Literal Translation

The sleepiness after the midday-meal is a known phenomenon.

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