diff --git a/code/datums/traits/negative.dm b/code/datums/traits/negative.dm
index 5d3e2840612..9a84e889106 100644
--- a/code/datums/traits/negative.dm
+++ b/code/datums/traits/negative.dm
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@
 
 /datum/quirk/heavy_sleeper
 	name = "Heavy Sleeper"
-	desc = "You sleep like a rock! Whenever you're put to sleep or knocked unconscious, you a little bit longer to wake up."
+	desc = "You sleep like a rock! Whenever you're put to sleep or knocked unconscious, you take a little bit longer to wake up."
 	value = -1
 	mob_trait = TRAIT_HEAVY_SLEEPER
 	gain_text = "<span class='danger'>You feel sleepy.</span>"