verb

somna

fall asleep

Processen när man går från att vara vaken till att sova.

Swedish word: somna

English Definition:
"Somna" is a verb that means "to fall asleep."

Explanation:
It refers to the process of transitioning from wakefulness to sleep.

Similar words:

Sova – means "to sleep" in general, encompassing the entire state of sleep, whereas somna specifically describes the act or moment of falling asleep.
Stupna (colloquial) – means to drop or crash into sleep, often used informally to describe falling asleep quickly or intensely.

Usage example:

Jag var så trött att jag somnade direkt.
(I was so tired that I fell asleep immediately.)

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Hon vill somna nu.verb

She wants to fall asleep now.

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