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nukkua→ to sleepFinnish word meaning

"nukkua" is a A1-level Finnish word meaning "to sleep". Below you can find 18 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Finnish conversations.

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Example Sentences

Goldilocks and the Three Bears
A1Fairy Tales

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Hän nukahtaa.

She falls asleep.

The Tortoise and the Hare
A1Fairy Tales

The Tortoise and the Hare

Jänis nukahtaa.

The hare falls asleep.

Catching a Cold
A1Health & Wellness

Catching a Cold

Iltapäivällä Max nukkuu.

In the afternoon, Max sleeps.

Calling in Sick
A1Work & Career

Calling in Sick

Tom nukkuu monta tuntia.

Tom sleeps for many hours.

The Princess and the Pea
A1Fairy Tales

The Princess and the Pea

Prinsessa nukkuu tällä hyvin korkealla sängyllä.

The princess sleeps on this very tall bed.

The Disappearing Cat
A1Mystery & Curiosity

The Disappearing Cat

Se nukkuu korissa puhtaiden vaatteiden päällä.

He is sleeping in a basket of clean clothes.

Early to Bed
A1Health & Wellness

Early to Bed

Hän nukkuu vain viisi tuntia.

He only sleeps five hours.

The Missing Toy
A1Mystery & Curiosity

The Missing Toy

Hän nukkuu Brunon kanssa joka yö.

She sleeps with Bruno every night.

Sleeping Beauty
A2Fairy Tales

Sleeping Beauty

Prinsessa ei kuolisi, vaan vaipuisi sen sijaan syvään uneen.

The princess would not die, but fall into a deep sleep instead.

The Doctor's Advice
A2Health & Wellness

The Doctor's Advice

'Kuinka monta tuntia nukutte joka yö?' hän kysyi.

'How many hours do you sleep each night?' he asked.

The Book Club
A2Entertainment

The Book Club

Hän luki joka ilta ennen nukkumaanmenoa.

She read every night before going to sleep.

The Note on the Car
A2Mystery & Curiosity

The Note on the Car

Sinä yönä David ei voinut nukkua hyvin.

That night, David could not sleep well.

The Noisy Neighbors
A2Everyday Situations

The Noisy Neighbors

Hän ei voinut nukkua hyvin öisin melun takia.

She could not sleep well at night because of the noise.

Dealing with Jet Lag
A2Travel

Dealing with Jet Lag

Sophie yritti nukkua lentokoneessa, mutta hän ei pystynyt rentoutumaan.

Sophie tried to sleep on the plane, but she could not relax.

Learning Meditation
B1Health & Wellness

Learning Meditation

Thomas huokaisi. 'En ole nukkunut hyvin kuukausiin.'

Thomas sighed. 'I have not slept well in months.'

App Addiction
B1Technology

App Addiction

Sinä yönä Marcus ei pystynyt nukkumaan, koska hän ajatteli koko ajan peliä.

That night, Marcus could not sleep because he kept thinking about the game.

The Argument
B1Relationships

The Argument

Hän ei voinut nukkua hyvin öisin.

She could not sleep well at night.

Feeling Jealous
B1Relationships

Feeling Jealous

Sinä yönä David ei saanut unta.

That night, David could not sleep.

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