Definition

1. Adjective phrase:
   • To have had a good sleep; to sleep soundly and well: Describes the state of having slept deeply and restfully, waking up feeling refreshed and comfortable.

Usage Examples

• Adjective phrase:
  • Tối qua tôi ngủ rất ngon giấc. (Last night I slept very soundly.)
  • Chúc em ngủ ngon giấc! (I hope you have a good sleep! / Sleep well!)
  • Nhờ không có tiếng ồn, cả nhà đều ngon giấc. (Thanks to the lack of noise, the whole family slept well.)

Advanced Usage

• "ngủ một giấc ngon lành": to have a wholesome, good sleep. This is a more emphatic and descriptive variant.
  • Sau chuyến đi dài, anh ấy chỉ muốn ngủ một giấc ngon lành. (After the long trip, he just wanted to have a good, wholesome sleep.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ngủ ngon: This is a more common and general phrase meaning "to sleep well" or "good night". While "ngon giấc" describes the (having had good sleep), "ngủ ngon" is often used as a wish before sleep ("Sleep well!") or a statement about the quality of sleep.
• Giấc ngủ ngon: (noun phrase) a good sleep.
  • Một giấc ngủ ngon rất quan trọng cho sức khỏe. (A good sleep is very important for health.)

Synonyms

• Ngủ say: to sleep deeply/soundly (focuses on the depth of sleep).
• Ngủ yên: to sleep peacefully (focuses on the tranquility of sleep).

Notes on Meaning

• "Ngon giấc" specifically emphasizes the and of the sleep. It implies the sleep was not just long, but also deep, uninterrupted, and restorative, leading to a feeling of refreshment upon waking. It is often used to describe a past night's sleep or to wish for such sleep for someone else.

1. Have had a good sleep