Swedish · Common Verbs
Sova
To sleep
Beginnerverb
Definition
To rest with your eyes closed at night.
Example
Jag sover åtta timmar varje natt.
I sleep eight hours every night.
Etymology
'Sova' originates from the Old Norse 'sova', which means 'to sleep', and has maintained a consistent meaning relating to rest across languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sova' is commonly used in informal and everyday settings, and is applicable in both spoken and written forms when discussing sleep.