In bed Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈbɛd
in-BED
ˈɪn/ /bˈɛd
in-BED
Definition
Used to describe someone lying or resting on their bed, usually for sleeping, relaxing, or sometimes being unwell.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, common in daily conversation. Often follows verbs like 'stay', 'lie', 'be', or 'keep'. Not used with 'the' ('in bed', not 'in the bed'), unless specifying a particular bed. Can imply sleeping, resting, or being sick.
Spanish: en la camaPortuguese (BR): na camaPortuguese (PT): na camaChinese (Simplified): 在床上Chinese (Traditional): 在牀上Hindi: बिस्तर मेंArabic: في السريرBengali: বিছানায়Russian: в постелиJapanese: ベッドでVietnamese: trên giườngKorean: 침대에Turkish: yataktaUrdu: بستر پرIndonesian: di tempat tidur
Example Sentences
She is in bed because she is tired.
basic
I go to bed at ten every night.
basic
The kids are still in bed.
basic
On weekends, I love having breakfast in bed.
natural
Why are you still in bed? It's almost noon!
natural
He spent all day in bed with the flu.
natural