dormire
to sleep
Pronunciation
/dorˈmire/
Cultural Note
Italians tend to go to bed later than many other Europeans, often not before 11 PM or midnight, especially in the south. The concept of a good night's sleep is closely tied to having eaten well and taken time to unwind after dinner.
📝 Example Sentences
Ho dormito benissimo stanotte.
I slept wonderfully last night.
Non riesco a dormire senza di te.
I can't sleep without you.
Dormiamo sempre con la finestra aperta.
We always sleep with the window open.
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