Persian · Common Verbs
خوابیدن
khābidan
To sleep
Beginnerverb
Definition
To sleep; khāb, sleep itself.
Example
بچهها ساعت نه میخوابند.
The children sleep at nine.
Etymology
The verb 'خوابیدن' (khābidan), meaning 'to sleep', is rooted in Old Persian and reflects the universal human experience of rest. Its etymological development is connected to various concepts of sleep in different cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'خوابیدن' is predominantly used in informal contexts, common in everyday discussions about rest and sleep patterns, as well as in literature.