Catch some z's Meaning in English
expression
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈziz
KATCH sum ZEEZ
kˈætʃ/ /sˈʌm/ /ziːz
KATCH SUM ZEEZ
Definition
To take a short nap or sleep for a while, usually to rest and refresh yourself.
Usage & Nuances
It's a very informal and playful American English expression. Used mostly in speech, not writing. Similar to 'take a nap'. Not used in formal contexts.
Spanish: echarse una siesta - dormir un pocoPortuguese (BR): tirar um cochilo - dormir um poucoPortuguese (PT): fazer uma soneca - dormir um poucoChinese (Simplified): 打个盹儿 - 小睡一会儿Chinese (Traditional): 小睡一下 - 打個盹兒Hindi: थोड़ी नींद लेना - झपकी लेनाArabic: أخذ قيلولة - النوم قليلاًBengali: ঘুমানো - একটু ঘুমানোRussian: поспать - вздремнутьJapanese: ちょっと寝る - 仮眠をとるVietnamese: ngủ một chút - chợp mắtKorean: 잠깐 자다 - 눈 좀 붙이다Turkish: şekerleme yapmak - biraz uyumakUrdu: تھوڑی دیر سونا - جھپکی لیناIndonesian: tidur sebentar - tidur sejenak
Example Sentences
I'm tired, so I'm going to catch some z's.
basic
He went home early to catch some z's before the party.
basic
On weekends, I like to catch some z's in the afternoon.
basic
Long night? Maybe you should catch some z's before work.
natural
Give me twenty minutes to catch some z's, then I’m all yours.
natural
If you don’t get enough rest, go catch some z's!
natural