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What Does Hibernating Mean?

Verb

  • To sleep for a long time during the winter to save energy, like bears do.
  • To stay hidden or quiet for a while, like some animals do in the cold.
  • To take a break and rest, so you can feel better later.

Hibernating — Full Explanation

Hibernating is when animals like bears and frogs sleep for a long time in the winter. They do this to save energy because it's cold and there isn't much food.

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Hibernating Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
हाइबरनेटिंग

haibernating

सर्दी में सोना

sardi mein sona

नींद लेना

neend lena

kannada
ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿರುವ

hōguttiruva

ನಿದ್ರಾ

nidrā

ಹೋಗುವಿಕೆ

hōguvike

bengali
হাইবারনেটিং (haiberneting)

haiberneting

ঘুমানো (ghumano)

ghumano

শীতনিদ্রা (shitanidra)

shitanidra

spanish
hibernando

hibernando

dormir en invierno

dormir en invierno

sueño de invierno

sueño de invierno

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hibernating

What does 'hibernating' mean?
Hibernating means when animals sleep for a long time during the winter to save energy and stay warm.
How do you pronounce 'hibernating'?
You say 'hibernating' like this: hi-ber-nay-ting.
What is the origin of the word 'hibernating'?
The word 'hibernating' comes from the Latin word 'hibernare', which means 'to spend the winter'.
What is the meaning of 'hibernating' in Hindi?
The word 'hibernating' in Hindi is 'निद्रा' (Nidrā).