verb🔗Shareein Nickerchen machen, schlafenTo have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day."After lunch, the baby was napping in her crib. "Nach dem Mittagessen machte das Baby ein Nickerchen in ihrem Bettchen.physiologyactiontimebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUnachtsam sein, unaufmerksam seinTo be off one's guard."The regulators were caught napping by the financial collapse."Die Aufsichtsbehörden waren durch den Finanzkollaps unaufmerksam.actionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufrauen, aufbürstenTo form or raise a soft or fuzzy surface on (fabric or leather)."The factory worker is napping the fleece fabric to make it softer for blankets. "Der Fabrikarbeiter raut den Fleece-Stoff auf, um ihn für Decken weicher zu machen.materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnappen, ergreifenTo grab; to nab."The security guard was quick to napping the shoplifter before he could escape. "Der Sicherheitsbeamte war schnell dabei, den Ladendieb zu schnappen, bevor er entkommen konnte.policeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Soße bedeckenTo cover (something) with a sauce (usually in passive)."The pasta was napped with a creamy tomato sauce. "Die Pasta wurde mit einer cremigen Tomatensauce bedeckt.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNickerchen, SchläfchenThe act of taking a nap or short sleep."After school, my afternoon nap was a welcome break. "Nach der Schule war mein Nachmittagsschläfchen eine willkommene Pause.physiologyactionbodymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAufrauenThe act or process of raising a nap, as on cloth."The antique rug restorer specialized in the delicate napping of faded carpets to restore their original texture. "Der Restaurator für antike Teppiche spezialisierte sich auf das vorsichtige Aufrauen verblasster Teppiche, um ihre ursprüngliche Textur wiederherzustellen.processmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
