This is the 5126th most frequent Dutch word.
inslapen
To euthanize (an animal) or to fall asleep.
In this sentence, 'inslapen' refers to the process of falling asleep, emphasizing the transition from wakefulness to sleep.
Hij probeert in te slapen na een lange dag.
He is trying to fall asleep after a long day.
Here, 'inslapen' is used euphemistically to mean 'to pass away', often in contexts involving pets or animals.
De oudere hond is vredig ingeslapen.
The older dog has peacefully passed away.
'Inslapen' in this context indicates the difficulty of entering a state of sleep, focusing on the act of starting to sleep as opposed to remaining asleep.