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Ich kann nicht schlafen.

I cannot sleep.

In German

Ich kann nicht schlafen.

Ish kan nisht shlah-fen.
English
I cannot sleep.
Español
No puedo dormir.
Italiano
Non riesco a dormire.

Sentence Breakdown

  • IchIPronoun
  • kanncanModal verb
  • nichtnotNegation
  • schlafento sleepInfinitive verb

Grammar Point

Modal verb 'können', negation 'nicht'

Variations

  • Ich habe Schlafstörungen.
    I have sleep disturbances.
  • Ich leide unter Schlaflosigkeit.
    I suffer from insomnia.

FAQ

How do you say "I cannot sleep." in German?

"I cannot sleep." in German is "Ich kann nicht schlafen." (Ish kan nisht shlah-fen.).

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