English–German

“slip into” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃlʏpfən/

Example

Ich schlüpfe schnell in die Jacke.

I quickly slip into my jacket.

Illustration for schlüpfen (slip into)

How to say “slip into” in German

“Slip into” in German is schlüpfen.

A small creature glides through a narrow gap, whether entering clothing or emerging from its shell.

Full entry for schlüpfen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with schlüpfen

Am Morgen schlüpfen die Küken aus dem Ei.

In the morning, the chicks hatch from the egg.

Tips for using schlüpfen

  • For movement into clothing, German uses in + accusative, and the perfect commonly uses sein: 'in die Jacke schlüpfen' becomes 'ist in die Jacke geschlüpft'.

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