Spätaufstehen
/ˈʃpɛːtˌʔaʊ̯fˌʃteːən/noun★Intermediate— sleeping in
informal
The act of waking up late, typically later than usual, often associated with leisure or relaxation.
Nach einer langen Nacht bleibt er oft bis Mittag im Bett und macht Spätaufstehen.
After a long night, he often stays in bed until noon and sleeps in.
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Commonly used to describe waking up later than one's usual time, especially on weekends or days off.
Collocations
Spätaufstehen machento sleep in
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Common Usage
This phrase is often used to describe waking up later than usual, especially on weekends or holidays.
📖Word Origin
From 'spät' (late) + 'aufstehen' (to get up).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in informal contexts to describe leisurely waking up late.
Word Breakdown
spät
late
adjectiveaufstehen
to get up
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