slumbering

UK
/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
US
/ˈslʌmbɚɪŋ/

Übersetzungen

slumberinggerundium / partizip präsens
UK
/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
US
/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
Used as a participial adjective; more precise than generic ADJECTIVE.
endormiS’emploie aussi au sens figuré pour « dormant, inactif ».
The slumbering cat lay peacefully on the windowsill, undisturbed by the noise outside.
Le chat endormi était allongé paisiblement sur le rebord de la fenêtre, sans être dérangé par le bruit dehors.
slumberingsubstantiv
UK
/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
US
/ˈslʌmbɚɪŋ/
Gerundial use referring to the act or state of sleeping.
His gentle slumbering was broken by the ringing alarm clock.
Son sommeil paisible fut interrompu par la sonnerie du réveil.
slumberverb

slumbering

Gerundium

slumbered
Präteritum
slumbered
Partizip Perfekt
slumbering
Gerundium
UK
/ˈslʌmbə/
US
/ˈslʌmbɚ/
somnolerPour un sommeil léger ou un assoupissement.
After a long day at work, she slumbered on the couch until dinner was ready.
Après une longue journée de travail, elle a somnolé sur le canapé jusqu’à ce que le dîner soit prêt.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
dormirSens figuré : rester inactif ou en veille.

Definitionen

slumberinggerundium / partizip präsens
In a state of sleep or inactivity.
The slumbering cat lay peacefully on the windowsill, undisturbed by the noise outside.
Dormant or inactive, as if in a state of sleep.
The slumbering volcano had not erupted in over a century, but scientists continued to monitor it closely.
slumberingsubstantiv
The act or state of sleeping.
His gentle slumbering was broken by the ringing alarm clock.
slumberverb
To sleep lightly or doze.
After a long day at work, she slumbered on the couch until dinner was ready.
To remain dormant or inactive.
Important legislation slumbered in committee for months.