When to use to lie down in Korean

When to use it

눕다 means to put your body down so you are resting flat, usually on a bed, sofa, or the ground. In English, it is "to lie down." You can use it when talking about resting, going to bed, or telling someone not to lie down somewhere.

Example sentences

1. 저는 침대에 누워요.

   I lie down on the bed.

2. 아기가 소파에 누워 있어요.

   The baby is lying on the sofa.

3. 너무 피곤해서 바닥에 잠깐 누웠어요.

   I was very tired, so I lay down on the floor for a moment.

4. 수업 후에 잔디에 누웠어요.

   I lay down on the grass after class.

5. 여기에는 눕지 마세요.

   Please don't lie down here.

6. 호텔에 가서 바로 침대에 누웠어요.

   I went to the hotel and lay down on the bed right away.