German word

schlapp

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃlap/

Meaning

  • adjectivetired

Example

Heute bin ich schlapper als gestern.

Today I'm more tired than yesterday.

Illustration for schlapp (tired)

More examples

Nach dem langen Arbeitstag fühle ich mich schlapp.

After the long workday, I feel tired.

Core concept

A drained person moves slowly, with a weak voice and little drive.

Common phrases

  • sich schlapp fühlen

    feel tired

  • müde und schlapp

    tired and listless

  • völlig schlapp

    completely tired

Similar words

müde: Feeling tired and heavy, with a desire to rest or sleep.
erschöpft: Completely worn out in body and mind, with slow recovery.
schwach: Having little physical strength or stamina.
matt: Looking pale, listless, or dazed, with little visible energy.

Definition in German

schlapp bedeutet, wegen Müdigkeit wenig Energie zu haben und träge zu wirken.

Word origin

Schlapp is a Germanic word related to Dutch slap and Low German slap, with meanings that developed around lacking strength or energy.

Usage tips

  • Schlapp is colloquial and can describe physical weakness or limpness as well as tiredness, so it is broader than English tired.

Other meanings

  • listlessadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Schlappheittirednessnoun

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