Korean · Common Verbs

자다

jada

To sleep

Beginnerverb

Definition

To rest with your eyes closed at night.

Example

보통 열한 시에 자요.

I usually sleep at eleven.

Etymology

'자다' (jada) originates from the Old Korean verb '자다', consistently denoting the act of sleeping throughout history.

How & Where It’s Used

'자다' is broadly used in informal contexts in spoken language and also appears in written form with no significant regional differences.

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