When to use sleep in Korean

When to use it

잠 means sleep. It is the rest your body gets at night or during a nap. In Korean, people use this word (잠) when talking about sleeping, feeling sleepy, or not getting enough rest.

Example sentences

1. 저는 밤 열 시에 잠을 자요.

   I sleep at ten at night.

2. 아기가 지금 잠을 자고 있어요.

   The baby is sleeping now.

3. 수업 시간에 잠이 와요.

   I feel sleepy during class.

4. 어제 잠을 많이 못 잤어요.

   I could not sleep much yesterday.

5. 버스에서 잠깐 잠이 들었어요.

   I fell asleep for a moment on the bus.

6. 여행 전날에는 잠이 잘 안 와요.

   I cannot sleep well the night before a trip.