Greek · Greetings & Phrases
kaliníchta
Good night
Said before going to bed or parting at night.
Πάω για ύπνο. Καληνύχτα!
I am going to sleep. Good night!
'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.
This term is primarily used during late-night farewells, in both informal and formal settings, with spoken usage predominating.