Meanings
to sleep lightly or for a short period.
ہلکی نیند لینا یا ایک مختصر مدت کے لئے سونا۔
سونے کا جھونکا
soone ka jhonkah
Common Collocations
- snooze button
- snooze alarm
Example Sentences
I like to snooze for a few extra minutes in the morning.
میں صبح کچھ اضافی منٹ سونے کا جھونکا لینا پسند کرتا ہوں۔
main subah kuch izafi mint soone ka jhonkah lena pasand karta hoon.
He hit the snooze button and fell back asleep.
اس نے سونے کا جھونکا بٹن دبایا اور دوبارہ سو گیا۔
us ne soone ka jhonkah button dabaya aur dobarah so gaya.
After a long day, all I wanted to do was snooze.
ایک طویل دن کے بعد، میں صرف سونے کا جھونکا لینا چاہتا تھا۔
ek taweel din ke baad, main sirf soone ka jhonkah lena chahta tha.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of snoozing as a short catnap.
Imagine a cozy bed and a peaceful cat napping.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "snooze" — to sleep lightly
First known use: 1840
The word 'snooze' has been in use since the mid-19th century, derived from the earlier term 'snooze' which has similar meanings.