Sing to sleep Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈsɫip

SING tuh SLEEP

UK

sˈɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /slˈiːp

sing too SLEEP

Definition

To sing soothing or gentle songs to help someone fall asleep, especially a baby or child.

Usage & Nuances

Most common for parents or caregivers helping babies or children sleep. Typical collocations: 'sing a lullaby', 'sing to sleep'. Can sometimes be used metaphorically for calming adults. Not formal; very natural in caregiving contexts.

• Spanish: cantar para dormir
• Portuguese (BR): cantar para dormir
• Portuguese (PT): cantar para adormecer
• Chinese (Simplified): 唱歌哄睡
• Chinese (Traditional): 唱歌哄睡
• Hindi: गाकर सुलाना
• Arabic: يغني لينام
• Bengali: গান গেয়ে ঘুম পাড়ানো
• Russian: петь, чтобы убаюкать
• Japanese: 歌って寝かしつける
• Vietnamese: hát ru ngủ
• Korean: 노래를 불러서 재우다
• Turkish: uyutmak için şarkı söylemek
• Urdu: گانا گا کر سلانا
• Indonesian: menyanyikan lagu pengantar tidur

Example Sentences

My mother always sings to sleep my little brother.

basic

The nurse tried to sing to sleep the crying baby.

basic

Do you want me to sing you to sleep tonight?

basic

She gently sang her baby to sleep every night after bath time.

natural

Sometimes music apps can almost sing you to sleep with their relaxing playlists.

natural

After a long day, I wish someone would just sing me to sleep.

natural