ausgeschlafen
well-rested
Physically and mentally rested after getting enough sleep and therefore alert and capable.
EXAMPLE
Nach zehn Stunden Schlaf fühle ich mich wieder ausgeschlafen.
After ten hours of sleep, I feel well-rested again.
ausgeschlafen
well-rested / shrewd
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Meanings
ausgeschlafen
shrewd
Clever, astute, and very skillful in a situation; often with an appreciative or slightly critical undertone.
EXAMPLE
Sie ist eine ausgeschlafene Geschäftsfrau und lässt sich nicht leicht überlisten.
She is a shrewd businesswoman and is not easily fooled.
Forms
After der, die, das
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Ausgeschlafen' (well-rested) is the past participle of the separable verb 'ausschlafen' (to sleep in / to get enough sleep). The form combines 'aus-' with 'geschlafen' and is used as an adjective when someone is rested after sleeping.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem freien Wochenende war ich endlich wieder ausgeschlafen.
After the long weekend, I was finally well-rested again.
Typical collocations
For the meaning of being rested after getting enough sleep, 'ausgeschlafen sein' (to be well-rested) and 'sich ausgeschlafen fühlen' (to feel well-rested) are frequently used. The adjective usually describes a person's state after a period of rest.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder fühlten sich nach dem langen Mittagsschlaf ausgeschlafen.
The children felt well-rested after their long afternoon nap.
Context clue
When 'ausgeschlafen' refers to a person in a business or tactical situation, it often describes their cleverness and resourcefulness. Words such as 'Verhandlung' (negotiation), 'Geschäft' (business), or 'überlisten' (to outsmart) point to this figurative meaning.
EXAMPLE
Der ausgeschlafene Verhandler bemerkte sofort den kleinen Fehler im Vertrag.
The shrewd negotiator immediately noticed the small error in the contract.
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