Take a nap Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnæp
TAYK-uh-NAP
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /nˈæp
TAYK-uh-NAP
Definition
To sleep for a short time during the day, usually to rest and regain energy.
Usage & Nuances
'Take a nap' is informal and often used for kids and adults. Common collocations: 'take a quick nap', 'afternoon nap'. Not to be confused with 'sleep' (longer, overnight). Regional: 'have a nap' (UK), 'catch some Z's' (slang).
Spanish: echarse una siesta - dormir una siestaPortuguese (BR): tirar uma soneca - cochilarPortuguese (PT): fazer uma sesta - dormir uma sonecaChinese (Simplified): 小睡 - 小憩Chinese (Traditional): 小睡 - 小憩Hindi: झपकी लेनाArabic: أخذ قيلولةBengali: ঘুমানো - একটু ঘুমানো - ঝম্প দেওয়াRussian: вздремнуть - поспать (недолго)Japanese: 昼寝をするVietnamese: chợp mắt - ngủ trưaKorean: 낮잠을 자다Turkish: kestirmek - kısa uyku almakUrdu: قیلولہ کرناIndonesian: tidur siang - tidur sebentar
Example Sentences
I want to take a nap after lunch.
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He usually takes a nap in the afternoon.
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Babies need to take a nap during the day.
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I'm so tired—I just need to take a nap and I'll be fine.
natural
You look sleepy. Why don’t you take a nap before dinner?
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Sometimes, a quick nap is all you need to feel refreshed.
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