Signification
Going to bed at night.
Contexte culturel
In Serbia, it is common to stay up late, especially in Belgrade. 'Ići na spavanje' often happens after midnight. There is a humorous stereotype about Montenegrins being fond of sleep and rest. The phrase might be used with a wink. In the northern region, life is often described as 'polako' (slowly). Bedtime routines might be more structured and earlier than in the south. For Serbs living abroad, 'ići na spavanje' is a phrase that maintains a connection to home routines and the mother tongue.
Use with 'Hajde'
Combine with 'Hajde' (Come on/Let's) for a natural suggestion: 'Hajde na spavanje!'
Preposition check
Always use 'na', never 'u' or 'k'. 'Idem u spavanje' is a hallmark of a beginner mistake.
Signification
Going to bed at night.
Use with 'Hajde'
Combine with 'Hajde' (Come on/Let's) for a natural suggestion: 'Hajde na spavanje!'
Preposition check
Always use 'na', never 'u' or 'k'. 'Idem u spavanje' is a hallmark of a beginner mistake.
Slang variant
If you want to sound like a local in Belgrade, say 'Palim u krpe' (I'm lighting into the rags).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ići'.
Ja ______ na spavanje u deset sati.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular: 'idem'.
Which preposition is correct in this phrase?
On ide ___ spavanje.
The standard collocation is 'ići NA spavanje'.
Complete the dialogue.
Ana: Umorna sam. Marko: I ja. Hajde ______ na spavanje.
Marko is suggesting that both he and Ana go, so 'idemo' (we go) is correct.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'Sinoć sam išao na spavanje u tri ujutru.'
'Sinoć' means 'last night' and 'išao sam' is the past tense.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Sleep Vocabulary
Furniture
- • krevet
- • jastuk
- • ćebe
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJa ______ na spavanje u deset sati.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular: 'idem'.
On ide ___ spavanje.
The standard collocation is 'ići NA spavanje'.
Ana: Umorna sam. Marko: I ja. Hajde ______ na spavanje.
Marko is suggesting that both he and Ana go, so 'idemo' (we go) is correct.
Sentence: 'Sinoć sam išao na spavanje u tri ujutru.'
'Sinoć' means 'last night' and 'išao sam' is the past tense.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Idem u krevet' (I'm going to bed) is perfectly natural and very common.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone from your boss to your child.
Use the past tense: 'Išao sam na spavanje' (m) or 'Išla sam na spavanje' (f).
'Spavati' is the act of being asleep. 'Ići na spavanje' is the act of going to bed to start sleeping.
Usually no. For a nap, use 'odspavati' or 'dremati'.
No, it is a preposition 'na' and a noun 'spavanje', though they are pronounced closely together.
Say 'Idite na spavanje!' or 'Marš na spavanje!' (more forceful).
It is a noun meaning 'sleeping' or 'sleep'.
In casual speech, people often just say 'Odo' na spavanje' (short for 'Otišao sam' or 'Odlazim').
Yes, always say 'Laku noć' when you are 'ići na spavanje'.
Expressions liées
leći u krevet
synonymto lie down in bed
zaspati
builds onto fall asleep
dremati
similarto doze/nap
laku noć
similargood night
probuditi se
contrastto wake up
