શુભ રાત્રિ

Definition

Said before going to bed, literally auspicious night.

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Etymology

'શુભ રાત્રિ' (shubh ratri) translates to 'good night.' It is derived from the Sanskrit 'शुभ रात्रि' (śubha rātri), with 'શુભ' (shubh) meaning 'good' and 'રાત્રિ' (ratri) meaning 'night.' This term reflects a tradition of wishing well for others.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in both formal and informal contexts primarily at night before parting ways. Frequently found in spoken conversations and written formats such as texts and letters.

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