Sleep is something you love, no doubt. Then why not say it in Russian? Sleep plays an essential role in your life, making it an ideal topic to study in Russian. In this lesson, I’ll show you how to say "good night", discuss the quality of sleep, talk about sleeping habits and more in Russian.
Preparing for Sleep
You probably have your own bedtime routine for a night of healthy sleep (здоровый сон). Here are some Russian phrases you might use as your eyelids (веки) get heavy, and you're preparing for sleep (готовиться ко сну):
Я устал(а) I'm tired
Сонный To be sleepy
Очень уставший To be exhausted
Пора спать! Time for bed!
This is the appropriate salutation for someone going to bed:
Спокойной ночи Good night
Сладких снов Sweet dreams
Places to Sleep
You likely sleep in a bed most nights, but what if you travel or go camping? Let's build your vocabulary around these sleep location words:
Кровать Bed
Кушетка Couch
Койка Bunk
These words can be used to describe bunk beds, hostel arrangements, or sleeping accommodation on a train or boat.
Спальный вагон Sleeping car
This word describes the part of the train where bunks are located.
Спальный мешок Sleeping bag
Спать на свежем воздухе To sleep outdoors / in the fresh air
Спать под открытым небом To sleep out in the open
Спать под звёздами To sleep under the stars
Yes, fresh air is good for your sleep!
Going to Sleep
When you go to sleep, you're likely to say or do the following:
Идти спать To go to sleep
Ложиться спать To go to bed
Закрывать глаза To close one's eyes
Засыпать To fall asleep
Споки Night-night (inf.)
Укрывать(ся) одеялом To tuck in
Спи сладко! Sleep well!
Пусть тебе приснится чудо! May you dream of a miracle!
Waking Up
Night owls (сова) and morning larks (жаворонок) alike, it's time to get up!
Будильник прозвенел An alarm clock rang
Просыпаться рано / поздно To wake up early / late
Вставать с постели To get out of bed
Ты проспал! You overslept!
Утренняя разминка Morning workout
Начинать утро To start the morning
Умыться To wash up
Принять душ To take a shower
Утренний кофе Morning coffee
Завтракать To have Breakfast
Describing Sleep in Russian
Sleep is a common topic of small talk. Be prepared for the inevitable question:
Как спалось? How did you sleep?
Here are some possible answers:
Я хорошо / плохо спал I slept well / badly
Спать как младенец To sleep like a baby
Я видел розовых слоников во сне I saw pink elephants in my dream
Я ворочался всю ночь I was tossing and turning all night
Я не мог уснуть I couldn't sleep
У меня бессонница I have insomnia
Мне снились кошмары! I had nightmares!
I hope that tonight you will спать как младенец.
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