thẳng giấc
Definition
Adverb: To sleep soundly, deeply, and without interruption until fully rested. It describes a state of continuous, unbroken, and peaceful sleep.
Usage
The word "thẳng giấc" is used to describe the quality of sleep. It emphasizes sleeping through the night without waking up, resulting in feeling refreshed. It is almost exclusively used with the verb "ngủ" (to sleep).
Usage Examples
- (After the long trip, he slept soundly until morning.)
- (The child was sick; last night he didn't sleep soundly at all.)
- (I hope I can have a sound sleep tonight.)
Advanced Usage / Nuances
- "Thẳng giấc" implies not just depth but also continuity. It is the opposite of sleeping fitfully or waking up frequently.
- It often carries a positive connotation of achieving restful sleep, which is sometimes desired or noted as an achievement, especially after a period of stress, illness, or travel.
- While "ngủ say" also means to sleep deeply, "thẳng giấc" more strongly emphasizes the unbroken, continuous aspect of the sleep.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngủ say (v): To sleep deeply. (Focuses on the depth of sleep rather than its unbroken continuity).
- Giấc ngủ ngon (n): A good sleep. (A noun phrase describing the sleep itself).
- Ngon giấc (adj/adv): To have slept well. (Often used similarly but can sound slightly more formal or literary).
Synonyms
- Soundly: In a deep and undisturbed manner.
- Deeply: To a great depth; profoundly. (When referring to sleep).
- Without interruption: Continuously, without stopping.
Related Phrases / Idioms
- "Ngủ một mạch đến sáng": To sleep straight through until morning. (This is a more descriptive phrase with a very similar meaning to "ngủ thẳng giấc").
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sound, soundly
