Korean

늦잠

늦잠
Meaning: sleeping in late; oversleeping
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

Sleeping in on weekends is my only pleasure.
일요일 아침에는 늦잠을 자는 것을 좋아해요.
I like to sleep in on Sunday mornings.
나는 어제 학교에 지각했다. 왜냐하면 늦잠을 잤기 때문이다.
I was late for school yesterday. That's because I overslept.
늦잠을 자서 서둘러야 하는데 동생은 여전히 방에서 꾸물대고 있다.
I woke up late and need to hurry, but my younger sibling is still dawdling in their room.
주말이니까 맘껏 늦잠을 잤다.
Since it's the weekend, I slept in as much as I wanted.
아침에 늦잠을 자서 가방만 챙긴 채 허겁지겁 집을 나섰다.
Having overslept in the morning, I hurriedly left the house with only my bag.
오늘 아침에 늦잠을 자서 학교에 지각했다.
I woke up late this morning and was late for school.
그가 늦는 걸 보니 십중팔구 늦잠을 잔 모양이다.
Seeing him late, it's ten to one he overslept.

Usage Notes

Refers to sleeping past the usual rising time, often used as '늦잠을 자다'.

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