dreaming

• Das Substantiv bezeichnet den Zustand oder die Tätigkeit, in Gedanken oder Fantasien versunken zu sein, oder die Abfolge von Bildern und Emotionen während des Schlafes.

A noun referring to the state or activity of experiencing imaginative thoughts while awake or a series of mental images and emotions during sleep.

unzählbar

1. DaydreamingA2informal

   A series of pleasant, imaginative thoughts that occur while a person is awake, often about future possibilities or fantasies.

   Tagträumerei

   • She was lost in dreaming about her upcoming vacation.
   • His constant dreaming in class made him miss important lessons.
   • Daydreaming can sometimes spark creative ideas.

   Synonymebrown studydaydreamingfantasymusingreveriewoolgathering

   Antonymeattentionawarenessreality

2. Sleep dreamingA2formal

   The activity of experiencing a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

   Träumen

   • Dreaming is a natural part of the sleep cycle.
   • He often remembers his dreaming vividly after waking up.
   • Scientists study dreaming to understand the brain's functions.

   Synonymedream

• Verb, das den Vorgang bezeichnet, Gedanken, Bilder oder Empfindungen während des Schlafs zu erleben, oder etwas zu ersinnen bzw. sich etwas zu wünschen.

A verb used to indicate the act of experiencing thoughts, images, or sensations during sleep, or to imagine or aspire to something.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Experience images during sleepA2formal

   To have a series of thoughts, images, or emotions while sleeping.

   Träumen

   • I dreamed about flying last night.
   • She often dreams of her childhood home.
   • He dreamed that he was lost in a forest.

2. Imagine or aspireA2formal

   To think about something that you want to happen or achieve in the future.

   Träumen

   • She dreams of becoming a famous singer.
   • He dreams about traveling the world one day.
   • They dreamed of owning their own house.

   Synonymeaspireconjurecravedaydreamdesireenvisageenvisionhopeimaginelongwishyearn

3. Daydream or fantasizeB1informal

   To think about pleasant things that are not real or likely to happen.

   Träumen

   • Stop dreaming and focus on your work.
   • He was dreaming about winning the lottery.
   • She spent the afternoon dreaming about her perfect vacation.

   Synonymedaydreamimaginemusewishyearn

   Antonymeattendconcentratefocus

Phrasal-Variantendream up