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Definition
To talk in one's sleep; somniloquy.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
This term is specifically used for the act of talking during sleep, often implying that the speech is incoherent or involuntary. It is a common, descriptive phrase rather than a clinical diagnosis. People often use it to tease friends or family members about secrets they might have revealed while unconscious.
Examples
He was sleep talking all night, it kept me awake.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
