Go to bed Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbɛd
GOH tuh BED
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /bˈɛd
guh-OH tuh BED
Definition
To get into bed, usually at the end of the day, in order to sleep.
Usage & Nuances
Used for the act of preparing to sleep, not just resting in bed. Informal and very common. More natural than 'sleep' for the bedtime action; 'go to sleep' means actually falling asleep. Often used with times: 'go to bed early/late'.
Spanish: irse a la camaPortuguese (BR): ir para a camaPortuguese (PT): ir para a camaChinese (Simplified): 上床睡觉Chinese (Traditional): 上牀睡覺Hindi: सोने जानाArabic: يذهب إلى السريرBengali: ঘুমাতে যাওয়া - শুতে যাওয়াRussian: лечь спатьJapanese: 寝る - ベッドに行くVietnamese: đi ngủKorean: 잠자리에 들다Turkish: yatağa gitmekUrdu: سونے کے لیے جاناIndonesian: tidur
Example Sentences
It's time to go to bed.
basic
Children should go to bed early.
basic
I usually go to bed at 11 p.m.
basic
I'm exhausted—I just want to go to bed and forget today.
natural
Did you actually go to bed before midnight for once?
natural
Whenever I feel sick, I just go to bed and hope I’ll feel better in the morning.
natural