ನಿದ್ರೆ
nidre
In Kannada, the English phrase "sleep" is expressed by the default form ನಿದ್ರೆ (nidre).
The term refers to the act of resting in a state of reduced consciousness.
Meaning: to rest in state of reduced consciousness (verb)
Which one should you use?
The word ನಿದ್ರೆ functions as the noun for "sleep", while ನಿದ್ರಿಸು is the specific verb form meaning "to sleep".
How do you pronounce it?
nidre
Did you know?
- In traditional Kannada literature, sleep is sometimes personified as a goddess or a force that 'descends' upon the person rather than just a biological process.
- In many Indian languages including Kannada, the word for 'sleep' is often used metaphorically to describe someone who is being 'unaware' or 'oblivious' to a situation.
- While ನಿದ್ರೆ is a formal term borrowed from Sanskrit, you will more commonly hear the word ನಿದ್ದೆ in daily, informal conversations.
Examples in context
- ನನಗೆ ಈಗ ನಿದ್ರೆ ಬರುತ್ತಿದೆ.nanage īga nidre baruttide.I am feeling sleepy now.
- ಮಗು ತುಂಬಾ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿ ನಿದ್ರೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದೆ.magu tumbā chennāgi nidre māḍuttide.The baby is sleeping very well.
- ನಾಳೆ ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ನಿದ್ರೆ ಮಾಡು.nāḷe sariyāgi nidre māḍu.Sleep properly tomorrow.
Example conversation
Divya and Rahul are talking late at night.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulದಿವ್ಯಾ, ನಿನಗೆ ನಿದ್ರೆ ಬರುತ್ತಿದೆಯೇ?Divya, ninage nidre baruttideyē?Divya, are you feeling sleepy?
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಹೌದು, ನಾನು ನಿದ್ರೆ ಮಾಡುವ ಸಮಯವಾಯಿತು.haudu, nānu nidre māḍuva samayavāyitu.Yes, it is time for me to sleep.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಸರಿ, ಶುಭ ರಾತ್ರಿ.sari, śubha rātri.Okay, good night.
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಶುಭ ರಾತ್ರಿ, ರಾಹುಲ್.śubha rātri, Rahul.Good night, Rahul.
