Significado
To go to your bed in order to sleep.
Contexto cultural
Bedtime is often strictly enforced for children, usually between 7 PM and 9 PM, to allow parents 'adult time' in the evening. The concept of 'Inemuri' (sleeping while present) means people might not 'go to bed' in the traditional sense during the day, but nighttime 'going to bed' is still a clear routine. Due to the late dinner culture, 'going to bed' often happens much later than in the UK or US, frequently after midnight. A 'hot water bottle' is a traditional cultural accompaniment when one 'goes to bed' in the winter to keep the sheets warm.
The 'The' Rule
Remember: No 'the' for sleep! This is the #1 mistake for learners.
Preposition 'With'
Be careful using 'with' after 'go to bed' as it implies a sexual relationship.
Significado
To go to your bed in order to sleep.
The 'The' Rule
Remember: No 'the' for sleep! This is the #1 mistake for learners.
Preposition 'With'
Be careful using 'with' after 'go to bed' as it implies a sexual relationship.
Routine vs. Act
Use 'go to bed' for the whole process of ending your day, not just the moment you fall asleep.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
I am very tired. I want to ___ ___ ___.
We use 'go to bed' without 'the' to mean we want to sleep.
Which sentence is correct for a nightly routine?
Select the natural English sentence:
'Went to bed' is the past tense of the standard routine phrase.
Fill in the missing line.
Mom: 'It's late, honey.' Child: 'Okay, Mom. I'm ___ ___ ___.'
The child is describing what they are about to do right now.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a party and you feel tired. What do you say?
This is the standard way to announce you are leaving to sleep.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Bedtime Routine
Steps
- • Brush teeth
- • Put on pajamas
- • Go to bed
- • Turn off light
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosI am very tired. I want to ___ ___ ___.
We use 'go to bed' without 'the' to mean we want to sleep.
Select the natural English sentence:
'Went to bed' is the past tense of the standard routine phrase.
Mom: 'It's late, honey.' Child: 'Okay, Mom. I'm ___ ___ ___.'
The child is describing what they are about to do right now.
You are at a party and you feel tired. What do you say?
This is the standard way to announce you are leaving to sleep.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasNot exactly. 'Go to bed' is the routine of moving to your bed. 'Go to sleep' is the actual moment you start sleeping.
In English, we omit the article for activities that are the primary purpose of a place (like school, work, or bed).
Yes, but it sounds more literal, like you are emphasizing that it is your specific bed.
It's very informal. Use it with friends, but maybe not with your boss.
The past tense is 'went to bed.' Example: 'I went to bed at midnight.'
Frases relacionadas
go to sleep
similarTo enter the state of sleep.
hit the sack
synonymTo go to bed (informal).
turn in
synonymTo go to bed for the night.
stay up
contrastTo remain awake and not go to bed.
lie down
similarTo place oneself in a horizontal position.
