slip / hatching
der Schlupf, die Schlüpfe
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slip
In engineering, the difference in speed between two parts that are touching or connected to each other, such as a tire and a road surface.
Bei starkem Bremsen entsteht zwischen Reifen und Fahrbahn Schlupf.
When braking hard, slip occurs between the tires and the road surface.
hatching
The emergence of an animal from an egg or pupal case, for example in birds, reptiles, or insects.
Nach dem Schlupf trocknet der junge Schmetterling zunächst seine Flügel.
After hatching, the young butterfly first dries its wings.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schlüpfe |
| genitive | des Schlupfs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schlupf | die Schlüpfe die Schlupfe |
| accusative | den Schlupf | die Schlüpfe die Schlupfe |
| dative | dem Schlupf | den Schlüpfen den Schlupfen |
| genitive | des Schlupfs des Schlupfes | der Schlüpfe der Schlupfe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schlupf' (slip / hatching) belongs to the word family of 'schlüpfen' (to slip out / to hatch). The basic idea can be recognized in both meanings: An animal emerges from an egg or pupa, while in engineering one part slips relative to another.
Kurz vor dem Schlupf hört man die Küken schon im Ei piepsen.
Shortly before hatching, you can already hear the chicks chirping inside the egg.
The technical meaning is mainly used in texts about vehicles, tires, and machines. It is often explained that 'Schlupf' (slip) occurs, is measured, or is reduced.
Ein elektronisches System misst den Schlupf zwischen Reifen und Fahrbahn.
An electronic system measures the slip between the tires and the road surface.
In its biological meaning, 'Schlupf' (hatching) is often used with information about the point of origin and the time: Typical phrases are 'aus dem Ei' (from the egg) and 'nach dem Schlupf' (after hatching).
Nach dem Schlupf aus dem Ei bleibt die Larve zunächst in der Nähe.
After hatching from the egg, the larva initially remains nearby.
