Signification
To have a very sound and undisturbed sleep.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Barakah' (blessing) is often associated with sleep. A 'deep sleep' is seen as a sign that one's heart is at peace with God and neighbors. In Lebanon and Syria, the phrase is often followed by 'صحتين' (two healths) if someone mentions they slept well, treating sleep as something that nourishes the body like food. Egyptians might use 'نومة أهل الكهف' (the sleep of the people of the cave), referring to the Quranic story of the Seven Sleepers who slept for 309 years, to describe an incredibly long and deep sleep. Due to the extreme heat, the 'Qaylulah' (afternoon nap) is culturally significant. However, 'nawman 'amīqan' is usually reserved for the night to distinguish it from the shorter afternoon rest.
The 'An' Rule
Always remember the 'an' sound at the end of 'nawman' and 'amīqan'. It makes you sound much more fluent and correct.
Don't skip the noun
English speakers often say 'I slept deeply.' In Arabic, you MUST say 'I slept a deep sleep.'
Signification
To have a very sound and undisturbed sleep.
The 'An' Rule
Always remember the 'an' sound at the end of 'nawman' and 'amīqan'. It makes you sound much more fluent and correct.
Don't skip the noun
English speakers often say 'I slept deeply.' In Arabic, you MUST say 'I slept a deep sleep.'
Use it for others
It's a very kind thing to say to someone who looks tired: 'أتمنى أن تنام نوماً عميقاً' (I hope you sleep deeply).
The Morning Greeting
If someone says they didn't sleep well, you can say 'ليلة سعيدة القادمة' (Happy next night) to wish them a deep sleep later.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
نمت البارحة نوماً _______.
The standard collocation for a sound sleep is 'nawman 'amīqan' (deep sleep).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct form:
Both the noun and the adjective must be in the accusative case (tanween fatha).
Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.
You worked for 12 hours and finally got to bed. What do you say the next morning?
After extreme exhaustion, 'deep sleep' is the most appropriate description.
Complete the dialogue.
أحمد: لماذا أنت نشيط اليوم؟ سارة: لأنني ________ الليلة الماضية.
Sleeping deeply explains why someone feels energetic (نشيط) the next day.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Deep vs. Light Sleep
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesنمت البارحة نوماً _______.
The standard collocation for a sound sleep is 'nawman 'amīqan' (deep sleep).
Choose the correct form:
Both the noun and the adjective must be in the accusative case (tanween fatha).
You worked for 12 hours and finally got to bed. What do you say the next morning?
After extreme exhaustion, 'deep sleep' is the most appropriate description.
أحمد: لماذا أنت نشيط اليوم؟ سارة: لأنني ________ الليلة الماضية.
Sleeping deeply explains why someone feels energetic (نشيط) the next day.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually no. A nap is 'qaylulah' or 'ghafwa.' 'Nawman 'amīqan' implies a full night's rest.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Because it is the object of the verb (Maf'ul Mutlaq), which requires the accusative case.
The opposite is 'نوم خفيف' (light sleep) or 'أرق' (insomnia).
Only in very casual dialects, but in standard Arabic, the 'an' is required.
No, it can describe water, a hole, or even deep feelings.
أريد أن أنام نوماً عميقاً (Urīdu an anāma nawman 'amīqan).
Not necessarily, but it implies you won't wake up easily if someone knocks on the door.
The roots are used, but this specific three-word collocation is more common in later literature and MSA.
Yes, it's very common to describe a sleeping cat or dog this way.
Expressions liées
غط في النوم
synonymTo sink into sleep
نوم خفيف
contrastLight sleep
أرق
contrastInsomnia
سبات شتوي
specialized formHibernation
قيلولة
similarSiesta/Nap
