English · Everyday verbs
Sona in English: To sleep (सोना)
to sleep
Hindi (Devanagari)
सोना
Hindi (English letters)
sona
सोना (sona) can be expressed as “to sleep” in English. For example: “I'm going to sleep now — we'll talk tomorrow.”
“sona” kehna ho, to English mein “to sleep” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Telling a flatmate you need rest
I'm going to sleep now — we'll talk tomorrow.
मैं अब सो रहा हूँ, कल बात करते हैं।
main ab so raha hoon, kal baat karte hain.
How to pronounce “to sleep”
Say it in English
too sleep
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
to sleep: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to sleep | सोना sona The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'm going to sleep now — we'll talk tomorrow. | मैं अब सो रहा हूँ, कल बात करते हैं। main ab so raha hoon, kal baat karte hain. Telling a flatmate you need rest | Telling a flatmate you need rest |
| Turn off the light and go to sleep. | बत्ती बंद करो और सो जाओ। batti band karo aur so jao. Parents to a child | Parents to a child |
The dictionary expression is “to sleep”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
How to use “to sleep” in English sentences
1. Telling a flatmate you need rest
I'm going to sleep now — we'll talk tomorrow.
मैं अब सो रहा हूँ, कल बात करते हैं।
main ab so raha hoon, kal baat karte hain.
2. Parents to a child
Turn off the light and go to sleep.
बत्ती बंद करो और सो जाओ।
batti band karo aur so jao.
3. Hotel early checkout worry
It's important to sleep early tonight.
रात को जल्दी सोना ज़रूरी है।
raat ko jaldi sona zaruri hai.
Common mistakes with “to sleep”
Instead of
I'm going to sleep now — we will to talk tomorrow.
Say this
I'm going to sleep now — we'll talk tomorrow.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
I is going to sleep now — we'll talk tomorrow.
Say this
I'm going to sleep now — we'll talk tomorrow.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
A late night before an early flight
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
We fly early tomorrow — we should sleep soon.
Show Hindi meaning
कल सुबह उड़ना है, जल्दी सोना चाहिए।
kal subah udna hai, jaldi sona chahiye.
You
Yes. I'll go to sleep at ten.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मैं दस बजे सो जाऊँगा।
haan, main das baje so jaoonga.
Partner
Good. Set an alarm or you'll keep sleeping.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा। अलार्म लगा लेना, वरना सोते रहोगे।
achha. alarm laga lena, varna sote rahoge.
You
Done. Now I'm really going to sleep — bye!
Show Hindi meaning
लग गया। अब सच में सोता हूँ, नमस्ते!
lag gaya. ab sach mein sota hoon, namaste!
Your turn: use “to sleep”
Say this in English: बत्ती बंद करो और सो जाओ। (batti band karo aur so jao.)
Reveal sample answer
Turn off the light and go to sleep.
बत्ती बंद करो और सो जाओ।
batti band karo aur so jao.
Compare your word order with “Turn off the light and go to sleep.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to sleep” in English
Sona ko English mein kya kehte hain?
सोना (sona) can be expressed as “to sleep” in English. For example: “I'm going to sleep now — we'll talk tomorrow.”
What does “to sleep” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to sleep” means सोना (sona). The sentence “I'm going to sleep now — we'll talk tomorrow.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to sleep” in a sentence?
Turn off the light and go to sleep. Hindi meaning: बत्ती बंद करो और सो जाओ। (batti band karo aur so jao.). The dictionary expression is “to sleep”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
What should I watch for when using “to sleep”?
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
