गहरी नींद
deep sleep
字面意思: Deep sleep
Use 'गहरी नींद' to describe being completely unconscious and having a high-quality, heavy rest.
15秒了解
- Describes heavy, restorative, and deep sleep.
- Used with verbs like 'to sleep' or 'to come'.
- Essential for explaining why you missed your morning alarm.
意思
This phrase describes a state of heavy, restorative, and uninterrupted sleep where you are completely 'out' and hard to wake up.
关键例句
3 / 6Explaining a missed call to a friend
माफ़ करना, मैं गहरी नींद में था इसलिए फ़ोन नहीं उठाया।
Sorry, I was in a deep sleep, so I didn't pick up the phone.
Watching a baby sleep
बच्चा गहरी नींद में सो रहा है।
The baby is sleeping in a deep sleep.
Doctor advising a patient
अच्छी सेहत के लिए गहरी नींद बहुत ज़रूरी है।
Deep sleep is very important for good health.
文化背景
In India, 'Gahri neend' is often associated with a clear conscience; it's believed that only those with no guilt can sleep so deeply. It's a common topic of small talk, where asking about someone's sleep quality is a way to show genuine care for their well-being.
The Gender Rule
Always remember 'Neend' is feminine. Even if you are a man, you say 'Mujhe gahri neend aayi' (I got deep sleep).
The Horse Idiom
To say someone is sleeping like a log, use 'Ghodbe bechkar sona' (sleeping after selling horses). It's the ultimate level of 'Gahri neend'!
15秒了解
- Describes heavy, restorative, and deep sleep.
- Used with verbs like 'to sleep' or 'to come'.
- Essential for explaining why you missed your morning alarm.
What It Means
Imagine you just finished a 10-hour flight. You hit the bed and boom. The world stops existing. That is गहरी नींद. It’s the kind of sleep where alarms are just suggestions. It’s restorative and heavy. In Hindi, गहरी means deep and नींद means sleep. Together, they describe that perfect, dreamless state of rest. You aren't just tossing and turning. You are recharging your soul. It is the ultimate goal after a long, tiring day.
How To Use It
You’ll mostly use this with the verb सोना (to sleep). You can say मैं गहरी नींद में सोया. This means "I slept deeply." You can also use it with आना (to come). For example, मुझे गहरी नींद आई. This sounds like "Deep sleep came to me." It’s a very natural way to talk. Remember, नींद is a feminine word. So, you must always use गहरी (feminine) and not गहरा (masculine). It acts like a descriptive label for your rest.
When To Use It
This phrase is perfect for many daily situations. Use it when you see a baby sleeping peacefully. Use it after a long day at the office. It’s great for Sunday afternoons. If a friend asks why you didn't answer the door, use this. It’s a valid excuse for almost anything! "Sorry, I was in a गहरी नींद" is a classic way to explain a missed call. It conveys that you were truly resting, not just ignoring them.
When NOT To Use It
Don’t use this for a quick 10-minute break. If you just closed your eyes for a bit, call it a झपकी (nap). Also, don't use it if you were just lying down. You have to be actually unconscious for this to count! It’s also not for "daydreaming." That’s a different world entirely. If you are just feeling a bit drowsy, use the word सुस्ती (lethargy) instead.
Cultural Background
In Indian culture, sleep is often discussed in terms of peace. If you have no worries, you get गहरी नींद. There is a famous saying about "sleeping after selling your horses." It means you have zero responsibilities left. People often ask elders if they slept well as a sign of respect. A good गहरी नींद is seen as a blessing from a calm mind. It is often contrasted with a 'restless mind' that prevents sleep.
Common Variations
You might hear सुख की नींद (sleep of peace/happiness). Another one is कुंभकरण की नींद. This refers to a giant from mythology who slept for six months! If someone calls you that, they think you sleep way too much. But गहरी नींद remains the most common, standard way to say it. It is simple, effective, and understood by everyone across India.
使用说明
The phrase is neutral and can be used in any social setting. Just ensure you match the feminine gender of 'neend' by using 'gahri'.
The Gender Rule
Always remember 'Neend' is feminine. Even if you are a man, you say 'Mujhe gahri neend aayi' (I got deep sleep).
The Horse Idiom
To say someone is sleeping like a log, use 'Ghodbe bechkar sona' (sleeping after selling horses). It's the ultimate level of 'Gahri neend'!
Not for Naps
Don't use 'Gahri neend' for a 20-minute power nap. That's a 'jhapki'. 'Gahri neend' implies hours of being out.
例句
6माफ़ करना, मैं गहरी नींद में था इसलिए फ़ोन नहीं उठाया।
Sorry, I was in a deep sleep, so I didn't pick up the phone.
A very common and polite excuse for missing a call.
बच्चा गहरी नींद में सो रहा है।
The baby is sleeping in a deep sleep.
Used to describe the peaceful state of a child.
अच्छी सेहत के लिए गहरी नींद बहुत ज़रूरी है।
Deep sleep is very important for good health.
The phrase is used here as a medical/health necessity.
आज तो बस गहरी नींद चाहिए।
Today, I just need a deep sleep.
Expressing exhaustion and a desire for rest.
शोर हो रहा था, फिर भी तुम गहरी नींद में थे!
There was so much noise, yet you were in a deep sleep!
Highlighting how heavy someone's sleep is.
कल रात मुझे बहुत गहरी नींद आई।
I got a very deep sleep last night.
Sharing a positive personal experience.
自我测试
Choose the correct adjective for 'नींद' (sleep).
थकान के बाद मुझे ___ नींद आई।
Since 'नींद' is a feminine noun in Hindi, the adjective must be 'गहरी' to match its gender.
Complete the sentence to say 'I was in a deep sleep'.
मैं गहरी नींद ___ था।
The preposition 'में' (in) is used to indicate being inside a state of sleep.
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视觉学习工具
Formality of Sleep Expressions
Using myths or idioms
कुंभकरण की नींद (Kumbhkaran's sleep)
Standard everyday use
गहरी नींद (Gahri neend)
Literary or medical terms
गाढ़ निद्रा (Gaadh nidra)
When to talk about 'Gahri Neend'
After a Gym session
Body needs recovery
Sunday Afternoon
The classic weekend nap
Apologizing
Missed an early meeting
Parenting
Baby finally stopped crying
常见问题
12 个问题It is feminine because the headword नींद (sleep) is feminine. You must use गहरी (ending in 'i') to match it.
Yes, but usually to explain why you are refreshed or why you missed a late-night email. It is a neutral, polite phrase.
The opposite is कच्ची नींद (light sleep), where you wake up at the slightest sound.
You can say मैं गहरी नींद में सोया (I slept in a deep sleep) or मुझे गहरी नींद आई (Deep sleep came to me).
Yes, in formal or poetic Hindi, the word निद्रा (Nidra) is used instead of नींद.
Yes, गहरी means 'deep' and can be used for things like गहरी नदी (deep river) or गहरी दोस्ती (deep friendship).
Not necessarily, though someone in a गहरी नींद might snore. It specifically refers to the depth of the sleep, not the sound.
It literally means 'sleep coming,' but it's the standard way to say 'to feel sleepy' or 'to fall asleep'.
It's better to say it if you are explaining why you feel well-rested. If you missed a meeting, it might sound a bit too relaxed!
Absolutely. You can say मेरा कुत्ता गहरी नींद में है (My dog is in a deep sleep).
It means 'sleep of happiness' or 'peaceful sleep,' often used when someone is finally free of worries.
Yes, गहरा (masculine) or गहरी (feminine) is used for 'dark' colors, like गहरा नीला (dark blue).
相关表达
घोड़े बेचकर सोना
To sleep soundly without any worries (literally: sleeping after selling horses).
झपकी लेना
To take a nap or a snooze.
नींद उड़ाना
To lose sleep or to be kept awake by worry.
कच्ची नींद
Light sleep; easily disturbed sleep.
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