slapen

to sleep

Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation

/ˈslaːpə(n)/

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Cultural Note

'Slaap lekker' (sleep well, literally 'sleep tasty') is the standard Dutch bedtime greeting. 'Lekker' is a uniquely Dutch word that can mean tasty, nice, or pleasant and is used in many everyday expressions.

📝 Example Sentences

Slaap lekker!

Sleep well!

Ik heb gisteren slecht geslapen.

I slept poorly last night.

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