Russian · Greetings & Phrases

Спокойной ночи

spokоynoy nochi

Good night

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A farewell phrase said before going to sleep.

Example

Спокойной ночи, сладких снов!

Good night, sweet dreams!

Etymology

Спокойной ночи (spokoynoy nochi) translates to 'peaceful night' and is a common way to bid farewell at night in Russian-speaking cultures.

How & Where It’s Used

Used primarily in the evening, it is a polite expression in both formal and informal contexts, typically spoken or in written form.

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