Greek · Greetings & Phrases

καληνύχτα

kaliníchta

Good night

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

Said before going to bed or parting at night.

Example

Πάω για ύπνο. Καληνύχτα!

I am going to sleep. Good night!

Etymology

'Καληνύχτα' (kaliníchta) is formed from 'καλός' (kalós), meaning 'good', and 'νύχτα' (nýchta), meaning 'night'. The expression dates back centuries as a traditional way to bid farewell in the evening.

How & Where It’s Used

This term is primarily used during late-night farewells, in both informal and formal settings, with spoken usage predominating.

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