eingeschlafen

eingeschlafen

"Fallen asleep."

It describes the act of falling asleep at an earlier time.

Ich bin gestern früh eingeschlafen.

I fell asleep early yesterday.

It denotes the action of unintentionally falling asleep during an activity.

Während des Films bin ich eingeschlafen.

I fell asleep during the movie.

Here, 'eingeschlafen' is used figuratively to describe temporary numbness of the leg due to prolonged sitting.

Mein Bein ist eingeschlafen, als ich zu lange saß.

My leg fell asleep when I sat for too long.