slacker

ˈslækə
Can also be a form of:
Translation Definition Conjugation
NEW

Translation of slacker into German,

Noun

1.

behavior

US
person who avoids work or duty
US
  • He's known as the office slacker.Er ist als der Faulpelz im Büro bekannt.
2.

culture

DatedUS
member of 1990s Generation X subculture
DatedUS
Slacker
  • He identified as a slacker in the 90s.Er identifizierte sich in den 90ern als Slacker.
3.

technology

RareSlang
user of Slackware Linux distribution
RareSlang
Slacker
  • He's a dedicated slacker using Slackware.Er ist ein engagierter Slacker, der Slackware benutzt.

Adjective

1.

behavior

US
characterized by procrastination or avoidance of work
US
  • She had a slacker approach to her assignments.Sie hatte eine träge Herangehensweise an ihre Aufgaben.
2.

effort

showing lack of effort or care
  • His slacker attitude towards work got him in trouble.Seine nachlässige Einstellung zur Arbeit brachte ihn in Schwierigkeiten.
Add a suggestion |

Synonyms and analogies of slacker in English

Examples of slacker in a sentence

  • As a slacker, he often missed deadlines.
  • She was a slacker who loved grunge music.
  • Slackers often gathered at the local coffee shop.
  • Many slackers prefer the simplicity of Slackware.
  • Slackers often gather in forums to discuss updates.
  • His slacker attitude was evident in his missed deadlines.
slack
slæk
Adjective
1.

loose

not tight or tense
  • The rope was slack and needed tightening.Das Seil war slack und musste gespannt werden.
2.

inactive

not active or busy
  • Business was slack during the holiday season.Das Geschäft war während der Ferienzeit flaum.
3.

careless

lacking diligence or care
nachlässig schludrig
  • His slack attitude led to many mistakes.Seine nachlässige Einstellung führte zu vielen Fehlern.
Noun
1.

flexibility

part of something hanging loose
  • The slack of the rope dangled from the tree.Der Durchhang des Seils baumelte vom Baum.
2.

economy

period of inactivity or low activity
  • During the slack hours, the store was nearly empty..Während der Inaktivitätsstunden war der Laden fast leer
3.

mechanics

looseness or lack of tension in a rope or cable
  • Ensure there is some slack in the climbing rope for safety..Stellen Sie sicher, dass im Kletterseil etwas Schlaffheit vorhanden ist, um die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.
4.

mining

Dated
small coal or coal dust
Dated
Kohlestaub Kohlenstaub Kohlenklein
  • The miners collected slack from the ground.Die Bergleute sammelten Kohlestaub vom Boden.
Verb
1.

neglect duty

intr.
neglect to do something properly due to laziness
intr.
  • She slacked on her chores and went to the party instead..Sie vernachlässigte ihre Pflichten und ging stattdessen zur Party.
2.

reduce activity

intr.
become less active or intense
intr.
  • The pace of work began to slack.Das Arbeitstempo begann nachzulassen.
3.

mechanics

tr.
reduce tension or loosen something
tr.
  • He decided to slack the rope.Er beschloss, das Seil zu lockern.
Adverb
1.

manner

in a loose or relaxed way
  • The rope was tied slack around the pole.Das Seil war locker um den Pfahl gebunden.
2.

laziness

without much effort or energy
  • He walked slack after the long day.Er ging nach dem langen Tag träge.

Expressions with slack: examples in English and translations in German

nachlassen
schludern
He tends to slack off when the boss is away.
verlangsamen
The runners began to slack up after the halfway point.
nachsichtig sein
nachgeben
I'm really stressed, so cut me some slack.
nachsichtig sein
The teacher cut some slack to the students during the exam week.
übernehmen
einspringen
She picked up the slack when her colleague was sick.
die Lücke füllen
die zusätzliche Arbeit übernehmen
She had to take up the slack after her colleague left.

Translations of "slacker" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derFaulpelznm.

The team struggled with a slacker who constantly avoided challenging assignments.

Das Team hatte Probleme mit einem Faulpelz, der ständig schwierige Aufgaben vermied.

derFaulenzernm.

The college known for its study culture avoided attracting any slacker.

Das für seine Lernkultur bekannte College vermied es, Faulenzer anzuziehen.

derDrückebergernm.

Paul the slacker overslept and missed the class again.

Paul, der Drückeberger hat schon wieder verschlafen und den Unterricht verpasst.

derNichtsnutznm.

She's involved with that slacker now.

Sie hat etwas mit diesem Nichtsnutz.

Nichtstuern.

He always makes excuses, proving to be a good-for-nothing slacker in the group.

Er findet immer Ausreden und erweist sich als Nichtstuer in der Gruppe.

Adjective
flachereadj.

On the other hand racers may wish for slacker and longer geometry.

Racer hingegen werden sich eine flachere und längere Geometrie wünschen.

fauladj.

He might seem like a bit of a slacker at first.

Er wirkt zunächst vielleicht etwas faul.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

slacker: Examples and translations in context

After too many warnings, the team coach had to kick out the slacker.

Nach zu vielen Verwarnungen musste der Trainer der Mannschaft den Faulpelz rauswerfen.

When a slacker like me sees a professor, I'd definitely run.

Wenn ein Faulpelz wie ich einen Lehrer sieht, rennt er weg.

Nobody wants to partner with a slacker who brings down the team's performance.

Niemand will mit einem Faulpelz zusammenarbeiten, der die Leistung des Teams beeinträchtigt.

As punishment, the crew cast away the slacker to teach him responsibility.

Zur Strafe setzte die Crew den Faulpelz aus, um ihm Verantwortungsbewusstsein beizubringen.

They figured he was a lazy time wasting slacker.

Sie dachten, er wäre eine faule Zeit, um Faulpelz zu verschwenden.

I will not turn off that lazy slacker anymore.

Den Faulpelz schalte ich nicht mehr ab.

A former bandmate describes him as a funny slacker who didn't have many friends.

Ein ehemaliger Bandkollege beschreibt ihn als lustigen Faulpelz mit nur wenigen Freunden.

I've never seen you before in my life, but you look to me like a slacker.

Habe dich noch nie gesehen, aber du siehst wie ein Faulpelz aus.

See also:

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “s”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "slacker"?
  • Find accurate translations for "slacker" in German

    Explore various translations of "slacker" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "slacker" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "slacker" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "slacker" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "slacker" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "slacker" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store