Telugu · Common Verbs
నిద్రపోవడం
nidrapovadam
To sleep
Beginnerverb
Definition
To rest with your eyes closed at night.
Example
పిల్లలు నిద్రపోతున్నారు.
The children are sleeping.
Etymology
'నిద్రపోవడం' (nidrapovadam) comes from 'నిద్ర', meaning 'sleep', combined with 'పోవడం', indicating action. The evolution reflects the linguistic richness of Telugu with borrowed elements from Sanskrit.
How & Where It’s Used
Mostly used in casual conversation, this verb also appears in literary contexts. It holds a significant place in both spoken and written forms without regional differences.