Punjabi · Greetings & Phrases
ਸ਼ੁਭ ਰਾਤ
shubh raat
Good night
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Said before going to bed.
Example
ਮੈਂ ਸੌਣ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ। ਸ਼ੁਭ ਰਾਤ!
I am going to sleep. Good night!
Etymology
'ਸ਼ੁਭ ਰਾਤ' (shubh raat) combines 'ਸ਼ੁਭ' (shubh) and 'ਰਾਤ' (raat) meaning 'night', conveying a wish for a pleasant night.
How & Where It’s Used
Used informally and formally when saying goodnight, 'shubh raat' is prevalent in various contexts among Punjabi speakers.