napping
word · lemma: nap
Definition
Napping means sleeping for a short time, usually during the day, to rest or feel refreshed.
Usage & Nuances
'Napping' is informal and mainly refers to short, light sleep during the day, not a full night's sleep. Common phrases: 'afternoon nap', 'catnap'. Not usually used for night sleeping.
Spanish: tomar una siesta - dormir una siestaPortuguese (BR): tirar uma soneca - cochilarPortuguese (PT): tirar uma sesta - cochilarChinese (Simplified): 小睡 - 打盹Chinese (Traditional): 小睡 - 打盹Hindi: झपकी लेनाArabic: أخذ قيلولةBengali: ঘুমানো - ঝিমানোRussian: дрематьJapanese: 昼寝するVietnamese: chợp mắt - ngủ ngắnKorean: 낮잠 자다Turkish: kestirmekUrdu: جھپکی لیناIndonesian: tidur siang - tidur sebentar
Example Sentences
The baby is napping in her crib.
basic
I like napping after lunch.
basic
She was napping on the couch.
basic
Don't wake him, he's napping.
natural
I wasn't lazy, just napping for a bit.
natural
On weekends, I find myself napping a lot more than usual.
natural