자다 (ja-da, jada)
The Korean verb '자다' primarily means 'to sleep.' It's commonly used in daily life and business contexts.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
'자다' is a verb meaning to sleep, referring to the act of resting with eyes closed.
Nuances
When to use
daily life, health, rest
In context
'자다' is used when the subject (person or animal) is sleeping. It is primarily a verb, and in polite speech, it is often replaced by honorifics like '주무시다.' It commonly appears in the phrase '잠을 자다.'
나는 어젯밤에 8시간 동안 잘 잤어요.
na-neun eo-jes-bam-e 8si-gan dong-an jal jass-eo-yo., na neun eo jes bam e 8si gan dong an jal jass eo yo.
'자다' correctly indicates the act of sleeping.
강아지가 바닥에서 자고 있어요.
gang-a-ji-ga ba-dak-e-seo ja-go iss-eo-yo., gang a ji ga ba dak e seo ja go iss eo yo.
'자다' can be used for animals as well.
회의에서 자다.
hoe-ui-e-seo ja-da., hoe ui e seo ja da.
'자다' is inappropriate and grammatically awkward in formal situations like meetings.
잠을 자다.
jam-eul ja-da., jam eul ja da.
'잠을 자다' is the basic expression.
What is the basic meaning of '자다'?
What is the honorific form of '자다'?
