ύπνος and κοιμάμαι

Question

What is the difference between ύπνος and κοιμάμαι;

Answer 1

Ύπνος is the noun [o ύπνος (masculine) = the sleep] and κοιμάμαι is the verb [(first person) = I sleep / I am sleeping].

For example:

- Ο ύπνος είναι σημαντικός για την υγεία μας ( = Sleep is important for our health)

- Δεν κοιμάμαι πολύ καλά τελευταία ( = I don't sleep very well lately)