Pelin
How do you say this naturally? I didn't get my full sleep. If I say; I haven't slept good enough. I haven't slept very much. Are they OK, or what would you say?
31 Thg 01 2023 01:49
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"I haven't slept very much" sounds quite natural. For the others, I would suggest: I didn't get much sleep last night. OR I haven't gotten much sleep lately. I didn't sleep very well last night. OR I haven't slept very well lately.
31 tháng 1 năm 2023
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You need to say "well" instead of "good". You need an adverb to modify the verb "sleep" rather than an adjective like "good" which is not capable of modifying a verb. Present perfect tense ("I haven't slept") and past tense because ("I didn't sleep) are both acceptable. If you want to emphasize the way you feel right now - the fact that you right now are a person who hasn't had enough sleep - then use the present perfect. I would say it thus: "I didn't sleep well."
31 tháng 1 năm 2023
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There are differences in meaning. I didn’t get enough sleep. (Not long enough for me to function my best) I didn’t sleep well. (Maybe the length of time, maybe a poor quality. Judged on an absolute scale) I didn’t get my full night’s sleep. (Last night, I expected to get a certain quantity, but didn’t. It could still be enough. It could still be a pretty good night’s sleep. It might not be) ‘I haven’t slept very much’ could be natural but is a little more ambiguous as to the time period. I’d be more likely to use it if the period of time is longer. Since my husband lost his job, I haven’t slept very much. I lie awake at night worrying about our finances.
31 tháng 1 năm 2023
NGƯỜI ĐƯỢC MỜI
Hi Pelin, I haven't slept very much. This sentence is correct! I usually add a phrase to give context: I haven't slept much these days. I haven't slept much lately. I haven't slept much because I have a lot of work to do. I use these phrases to talk about my lack of sleep or my poor sleep habits. I didn't get enough sleep. I didn't get much sleep last night. I didn't get a good night's rest. I didn't sleep well last night. I haven't slept well for a while. I hope this helps. English is fun to study and you asked a great question. Speaking naturally is an interesting concept. The more you use English the more it will be natural for you!! Everyone has different ways of expressing an idea, a concept or a thought. Because you asked this question you are on the right track because those phrases didn't seem quite right to you. Happy studying!!! Best regards, Martha
2 tháng 2 năm 2023
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