Dutch Word of the Day
dormir
/dor-MIR/ • verb — 17th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: to sleep
Examples
- Ik ga vroeg dormir vanavond.
(I am going to sleep early tonight.) - Zij kan niet dormir als het licht aan is.
(She cannot sleep if the light is on.) - Hoeveel uur slaap heb je nodig om goed te dormir?
(How many hours of sleep do you need to sleep well?)
Synonyms
- slapen
- rusten
This word is commonly used in daily conversation when discussing rest or sleep habits.
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