Bedeutung
Stating intention to rest.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Buonanotte' is not just a wish but a social contract. Saying 'Vado a dormire' without it can seem abrupt. The afternoon nap (controra) is taken very seriously. Saying 'vado a dormire' at 2 PM is common and expected. Younger generations use 'vado a nanna' ironically or affectionately to sound cute or 'kawaii'. It is rare to mention sleep in a professional context unless you are traveling together. It's seen as too private for the office.
The 'A' Bridge
Always remember the 'a'. It's the bridge that takes you from 'going' to 'sleeping'.
Always say Goodnight
In Italy, 'Vado a dormire' is almost always followed by 'Buonanotte'. It's polite!
Bedeutung
Stating intention to rest.
The 'A' Bridge
Always remember the 'a'. It's the bridge that takes you from 'going' to 'sleeping'.
Always say Goodnight
In Italy, 'Vado a dormire' is almost always followed by 'Buonanotte'. It's polite!
Use the Present
Don't worry about future tenses. 'Vado' (present) is the most natural way to express immediate intent.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition.
Sono molto stanco, vado ___ dormire.
The verb 'andare' requires the preposition 'a' before another verb in the infinitive.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I'm going to sleep'?
Choose the best option:
'Vado a dormire' is the standard idiomatic expression for this intention.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
A: È mezzanotte! B: Hai ragione, ________. Buonanotte!
Midnight is a typical time to go to sleep, making this the logical choice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a party and you are exhausted.
When exhausted, the most appropriate action is to go to sleep.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSono molto stanco, vado ___ dormire.
The verb 'andare' requires the preposition 'a' before another verb in the infinitive.
Choose the best option:
'Vado a dormire' is the standard idiomatic expression for this intention.
A: È mezzanotte! B: Hai ragione, ________. Buonanotte!
Midnight is a typical time to go to sleep, making this the logical choice.
Situation: You are at a party and you are exhausted.
When exhausted, the most appropriate action is to go to sleep.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it sounds broken. You need the preposition 'a' between the two verbs.
Yes, it's neutral. However, if you're in a formal meeting, 'Mi scusi, devo ritirarmi' is better.
'Nanna' is for kids or very informal/cute situations. 'Dormire' is standard.
No, 'Vado' already tells everyone it's 'I'. Using 'Io' adds emphasis (e.g., 'I'm going, even if you aren't').
Yes, just add 'un po' (a bit): 'Vado a dormire un po'.'
Use 'Sono andato a dormire' (male) or 'Sono andata a dormire' (female).
It is always 'a dormire'. No article is needed before the infinitive.
You can say 'Vado a dormire in hotel' or 'Vado a dormire dai miei'.
Yes, 'Vado a crollare' (I'm going to collapse) is very common among friends.
It's cultural! Dinner is late, and social life often happens in the cool evening air.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Andare a letto
similarTo go to bed.
Fare un pisolino
specialized formTo take a nap.
Schiacciare un pisolino
informalTo crush a nap.
Restare svegli
contrastTo stay awake.
