How to say "I want to sleep." in Russian
Я хочу спать.
Ya ha-CHU spat.
What does it mean?
Expressing sleepiness.
When to use
Use late at night to signal you are ready to end the conversation or the day.
When NOT to use
N/A
Example dialogue
— Посмотрим еще один фильм?
— Shall we watch one more movie?
— Нет, спасибо, я хочу спать.
— No, thanks, I want to sleep.
Cultural note
A very direct and normal way to excuse yourself to go to bed.
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