German Word · Intermediate
Schlafmütze
nightcap
Pronunciation: /ˈʃlaːfˌmʏtsə/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "nightcap".
Example
Da trat der Vater aus dem Hause; er hatte schon seit Tagesanbruch in der Mühle rumort und die Schlafmütze schief auf dem Kopfe[…]
Suddenly my father came out; he had been making a rumpus in the mill since daybreak, and his nightcap sat awry on his head.
Practice tips
- Practice Schlafmütze out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.