B1 Collocation Neutral

नींद आना।

neend aana.

To feel sleepy.

Meaning

To experience the sensation of wanting to sleep.

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Cultural Background

It is common to use this phrase to excuse oneself from a family gathering after a long day. While acceptable, it is better to say 'I need to rest' if you are in a very formal corporate meeting.

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Dative Case

Always remember to use 'मुझे' (to me) instead of 'मैं' (I).

Meaning

To experience the sensation of wanting to sleep.

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Dative Case

Always remember to use 'मुझे' (to me) instead of 'मैं' (I).

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

आज बहुत काम किया, इसलिए मुझे ____ आ रही है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: नींद

Since the context is working hard and needing rest, 'नींद' is the correct noun.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

आज बहुत काम किया, इसलिए मुझे ____ आ रही है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: नींद

Since the context is working hard and needing rest, 'नींद' is the correct noun.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, 'बच्चे को नींद आ रही है' is perfectly natural.

Related Phrases

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नींद उड़ जाना

contrast

To lose sleep/be unable to sleep

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सो जाना

builds on

To fall asleep

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