Libroj por mia bebo kaj sonĝoj en Esperanto
B1 Esperanto luisteroefening · Esperanto (kunsttaal) · Geschikt voor leerders op gemiddeld niveau
What’s the difference between “sonĝi” and “revi” in Esperanto?
Asked whether she’s ever sonĝis in Esperanto — dreamed about it overnight, not just wished for something — this creator answers yes, happily. Sonĝi is specifically what happens in your sleep; it’s a different verb from revi, which covers daydreaming, wishes, and aspirations while you’re awake. English uses “dream” for both; Esperanto keeps them apart.
Dreaming in a second language is a milestone many learners chase as proof of real fluency, and this creator treats it exactly that way here, happy to report she’s crossed it. The corresponding nouns split the same way: a sonĝo is what you had last night; a revo is a hope or ambition, like wanting to speak fluent Esperanto in the first place.