Korean

Meaning: sleep
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

I couldn't sleep well last night, so I'm very tired today.
요즘은 통 잠을 못 자요.
I can't sleep at all these days.
영화를 보다가 잠이 들었다.
I was watching a movie and then fell asleep.
어제 커피를 너무 많이 마셔서 잠을 설쳤다.
I drank too much coffee yesterday so I didn't sleep well.
아기가 우는 소리에 잠이 깼어요.
I woke up to the sound of a baby crying.
밤에 잠을 잘 못 자서 오늘 너무 피곤해요.
I couldn't sleep well last night, so I'm very tired today.
다음 내용이 너무 궁금해서 잠을 잘 수 없었다.
I was so curious about what happens next that I couldn't sleep.
아기는 점점 잠이 들었다.
The baby gradually fell asleep.
이 이불은 아주 부드러워서 잠이 잘 온다.
This blanket is so soft that I sleep well.
동생은 잠이 들자마자 커 소리를 냈다.
My brother made a snoring sound as soon as he fell asleep.

Usage Notes

Refers to the state of sleeping.

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