Meaning
To express difficulty falling asleep.
Cultural Background
Late night tea (chai) is often blamed for not sleeping. It is common to ask 'नींद आई?' (Did sleep come?) in the morning.
Gender matters
Always remember 'नींद' is feminine, so use 'रही है'.
Meaning
To express difficulty falling asleep.
Gender matters
Always remember 'नींद' is feminine, so use 'रही है'.
Test Yourself
Which is correct?
मुझे नींद ____ आ रही है।
The phrase requires the negative 'नहीं' to express inability.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesमुझे नींद ____ आ रही है।
The phrase requires the negative 'नहीं' to express inability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, 'बच्चे को नींद नहीं आ रही है' (The baby is not getting sleep).
Related Phrases
नींद आना
similarTo feel sleepy
सो जाना
builds onTo fall asleep