A1 Expression Neutral

मुझे नींद नहीं आ रही है।

mujhe neend nahin aa rahi hai.

I am not feeling sleepy.

Meaning

To express difficulty falling asleep.

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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.

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Gender matters

Always remember 'नींद' is feminine, so use 'रही है'.

Meaning

To express difficulty falling asleep.

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Gender matters

Always remember 'नींद' is feminine, so use 'रही है'.

Test Yourself

Which is correct?

मुझे नींद ____ आ रही है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: नहीं

The phrase requires the negative 'नहीं' to express inability.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

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Which is correct? Choose A1

मुझे नींद ____ आ रही है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: नहीं

The phrase requires the negative 'नहीं' to express inability.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, 'बच्चे को नींद नहीं आ रही है' (The baby is not getting sleep).

Related Phrases

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नींद आना

similar

To feel sleepy

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सो जाना

builds on

To fall asleep

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