When to use sleep in Korean

Korean: 수면[ su-myeon ]

sleep
sleep

When to use it

Sleep (수면) means the time when your body and mind rest at night or during a nap. It is often used when talking about health, rest, or sleep time. You can see it in simple phrases like “enough sleep” or “sleep is important.”

Example sentences

  1. 충분한 수면이 필요해요.

    I need enough sleep.

  2. 학생들에게 수면 시간은 중요해요.

    Sleep time is important for students.

  3. 어젯밤에 수면이 부족했어요.

    I did not get enough sleep last night.

  4. 아기는 지금 수면 중이에요.

    The baby is sleeping now.

  5. 여행 전에 수면을 많이 취했어요.

    I got a lot of sleep before the trip.

  6. 이 베개는 편안한 수면에 좋아요.

    This pillow is good for comfortable sleep.