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slapen→ to sleepDutch word meaning

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

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Example Sentences

Goldilocks and the Three Bears
A1Fairy Tales

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Ze valt in slaap.

She falls asleep.

The Tortoise and the Hare
A1Fairy Tales

The Tortoise and the Hare

De haas valt in slaap.

The hare falls asleep.

Catching a Cold
A1Health & Wellness

Catching a Cold

's Middags slaapt Max.

In the afternoon, Max sleeps.

Calling in Sick
A1Work & Career

Calling in Sick

Tom slaapt urenlang.

Tom sleeps for many hours.

The Princess and the Pea
A1Fairy Tales

The Princess and the Pea

De prinses slaapt op dit heel hoge bed.

The princess sleeps on this very tall bed.

The Disappearing Cat
A1Mystery & Curiosity

The Disappearing Cat

Hij slaapt in een mand met schone kleren.

He is sleeping in a basket of clean clothes.

Early to Bed
A1Health & Wellness

Early to Bed

Hij slaapt maar vijf uur.

He only sleeps five hours.

The Missing Toy
A1Mystery & Curiosity

The Missing Toy

Ze slaapt elke nacht met Bruno.

She sleeps with Bruno every night.

Sleeping Beauty
A2Fairy Tales

Sleeping Beauty

De prinses zou niet sterven, maar in plaats daarvan in een diepe slaap vallen.

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

The Doctor's Advice
A2Health & Wellness

The Doctor's Advice

'Hoeveel uur slaapt u elke nacht?' vroeg hij.

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

The Book Club
A2Entertainment

The Book Club

Ze las elke avond voor het slapengaan.

She read every night before going to sleep.

The Note on the Car
A2Mystery & Curiosity

The Note on the Car

Die nacht kon David niet goed slapen.

That night, David could not sleep well.

The Noisy Neighbors
A2Everyday Situations

The Noisy Neighbors

Ze kon 's nachts niet goed slapen vanwege het lawaai.

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

Dealing with Jet Lag
A2Travel

Dealing with Jet Lag

Sophie probeerde te slapen in het vliegtuig, maar ze kon niet ontspannen.

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

Learning Meditation
B1Health & Wellness

Learning Meditation

Thomas zuchtte. 'Ik heb al maanden niet goed geslapen.'

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

App Addiction
B1Technology

App Addiction

Die nacht kon Marcus niet slapen omdat hij steeds aan het spel dacht.

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

The Argument
B1Relationships

The Argument

Ze kon 's nachts niet goed slapen.

She could not sleep well at night.

Feeling Jealous
B1Relationships

Feeling Jealous

Die nacht kon David niet slapen.

That night, David could not sleep.

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