Napping: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
napping
[ หnรฆpษชล ]
short sleep
Napping refers to the act of sleeping for a short period during the day. It is often taken to recharge energy and improve alertness, which can be beneficial for productivity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She took a quick nap after lunch.
- Napping can help improve your mood.
- He likes to nap for 20 minutes in the afternoon.
- A power nap can boost your performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "napping" in other languages:
๐ต๐น soneca
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Nickerchen
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidur siang
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะตะผะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ drzemka
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฑ ็ ใ
๐ซ๐ท sieste
๐ช๐ธ siesta
๐น๐ท ลekerleme
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฎ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zdลรญmnutรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ zdriemnutie
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ็ก
๐ธ๐ฎ dremeลพ
๐ฎ๐ธ svefn
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑะนาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ yuxulama
๐ฒ๐ฝ siesta
Etymology
The word 'nap' has its origins in Old English 'hnappian', which means to doze or to take a short sleep. This term is thought to be of Germanic origin, possibly related to the Dutch word 'nappen', meaning to snatch or grab. Over centuries, the concept of taking short sleeps during the day has persisted in various cultures, leading to the modern understanding of 'napping' as a beneficial practice for restoring energy and alertness. Napping has also been linked to various health benefits, including improved cognitive function and mood, further solidifying its acceptance in contemporary lifestyles.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,893, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 26890 hungrily
- 26891 amassing
- 26892 sushi
- 26893 napping
- 26894 contravening
- 26895 blanketed
- 26896 obsolescent
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