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nukkua→ to sleepFinnish word meaning

"nukkua" is a A1-level Finnish word meaning "to sleep". Below you can find 13 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

Hän nukkuu puhtaiden vaatteiden korissa.

He is sleeping in a basket of clean clothes.

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.

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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