Dutch Word of the Day
slapen
/SLAA-pen/ • verb — 22nd of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to sleep; to be in a state of rest with reduced consciousness
Examples
- Ik ga vroeg slapen vanavond.
(I am going to sleep early tonight.) - De baby slaapt rustig in zijn bed.
(The baby is sleeping peacefully in his bed.) - Hoeveel uur slaap jij meestal per nacht?
(How many hours do you usually sleep per night?)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Tegenwoordige Tijd | Verleden Tijd |
|---|---|---|
| ik | slaap | sliep |
| jij/je | slaapt | sliep |
| hij/zij/het | slaapt | sliep |
| wij/we | slapen | sliepen |
| jullie | slapen | sliepen |
| zij/ze | slapen | sliepen |
Antonyms
- wakker zijn
This is a very common verb used for sleeping in general. It is also used in expressions like 'slapen gaan' meaning to go to bed.
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