Meaning
The act of retiring for sleep.
Cultural Background
Directness is valued. Saying you are going to bed is never rude. Similar to Dutch, but sometimes uses 'naar bed toe gaan'. Often uses more informal structures. Shares roots with Dutch; 'bed toe gaan' is common.
Auxiliary verb
Always use 'zijn' for this phrase in the past tense.
Meaning
The act of retiring for sleep.
Auxiliary verb
Always use 'zijn' for this phrase in the past tense.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct auxiliary verb.
Ik ___ naar bed gegaan.
Motion verbs use 'zijn' in the perfect tense.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesIk ___ naar bed gegaan.
Motion verbs use 'zijn' in the perfect tense.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is very standard.
Related Phrases
In bed liggen
contrastTo be lying in bed
Slapen gaan
synonymTo go to sleep