slacking

ˈslækɪŋ
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Translation of slacking into German,

Adjective

1.

behavior

not putting in effort or being lazy
  • He's been slacking in his studies lately.Er hat in letzter Zeit in seinem Studium nachlässig gearbeitet.
2.

irresponsible

avoiding responsibilities or duties
  • The team is slacking on their project deadlines.Das Team vernachlässigt seine Projektfristen.

Noun

1.

laziness

act of being lazy or not doing one's duties
  • His slacking was noticeable, and his tasks were often incomplete..Seine Faulheit war auffällig, und seine Aufgaben waren oft unvollständig
2.

work

evasion of work or duty
  • His constant slacking led to missed deadlines.Sein ständiges Faulenzen führte zu verpassten Fristen.
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Synonyms and analogies of slacking in English

Examples of slacking in a sentence

  • Her slacking attitude affected the team's progress.
  • He's been slacking in his studies lately.
  • The employees were slacking during work hours.
  • Her constant slacking led to poor performance reviews.
  • Slacking during work hours is not tolerated.
  • Slacking was evident in his lack of progress.
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 "slacking" in Context ordered by category and frequency

nachlässig

I noticed you've been slacking on your scavenging and recruiting lately.

Ich habe bemerkt, dass du in letzter Zeit nachlässig mit dem Plündern und Rekrutieren bist.

One person who's slacking and doesn't take it seriously will ruin the whole group.

Eine Person, die nachlässig ist und das nicht ernst nimmt, wird die gesamte Gruppe ruinieren.

faul

I just don't want you to think I'm slacking.

Ich will nur nicht, dass Sie denken, ich wäre faul.

Don't throw a mickey at me about your work; I know you've been slacking.

Binde mir keinen Bären über deine Arbeit auf; ich weiß, dass du faul warst.

dieFaulheit

She learned the hard way that slacking leads to missed deadlines and stress.

Sie lernte auf die harte Tour, dass Faulheit zu verpassten Fristen und Stress führt.

Taking a breather is not slacking.

Eine Pause zu machen, ist keine Faulheit.

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slacking: Examples and translations in context

If someone's slacking, don't be afraid to say something.

Wenn jemand nachlässig arbeitet, fürchte dich nicht davor, es auch anzusprechen.

You're not slacking - you're simply studying the best way for your brain.

Das bedeutet nicht, dass du nachlässig wirst - du lernst nur so, wie es für dein Gehirn am besten ist.

That's not slacking, right...?

Das ist nicht nachlässig, nicht wahr...?

Of course, everybody thinks I'm slacking.

Natürlich denken jetzt alle, dass ich einfach zu faul war.

you're one of the least slacking kids in this town.

du bist einer der Letzten, die ich hier für faul halten würde.

I see evidence of slacking or shirking,

Wenn ich Anzeichen von Faulheit oder Drückebergerei beobachte,

There is no time for slacking in the kitchen, so let's cook!

Es gibt keine Zeit für Faulheit in der Küche, also lassen Sie uns kochen!

I'm like, "It's a sign my agent is slacking."

Ich sage: "Ein Zeichen dafür, dass mein Agent faul ist."

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