Magandang gabi
/maɡanˌdaŋ ɡaˈbi/
In Filipino, "good night" is Magandang gabi.
Magandang gabi is used as a farewell before sleep, but it is also commonly used as a greeting when arriving or meeting someone during the evening.
Meaning: a farewell (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of maganda, which means beautiful or good and gabi, which means night.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
To make the phrase more polite, you can say Magandang gabi po. This version is used when addressing elders or people in positions of authority. In contrast, if you are speaking to a loved one and want to say "Sleep now, my love", you can use the affectionate phrase Tulog Na, Mahal Ko.
How does it change in a sentence?
The linker -ng is attached to maganda to connect the adjective to the noun gabi.
How do you pronounce it?
/maɡanˌdaŋ ɡaˈbi/
Did you know?
- The word gabi is a homonym in Filipino. While it means 'night' in Magandang gabi, it also refers to the taro plant and its edible root vegetable.
- The word gabi shares a common ancestor with the word for 'yesterday' in some related languages, suggesting a deep historical link between the concept of 'evening' and the passage of time.
- The adjective maganda is used here to mean 'good', but in most other contexts, it specifically translates to 'beautiful'.
Examples in context
- Magandang gabi.Good night!This example shows how to use Magandang gabi as a greeting or farewell.Tatoeba #2808594 by mervert1, translation #426950 by Pun_intended
- Magandang Gabi Po, Ma'am. Sana po'y matulog kayo nang mahimbing.Good evening, Ma'am. I hope you have a peaceful sleep.
- Magandang Gabi, Kaibigan. Sana'y magkaroon ka ng magandang panaginip.Good evening, friend. I hope you have a good dream.
- Tulog na, Mahal Ko. Sana'y magkita tayo sa panaginip.Sleep now, my love. I hope to see you in my dreams.
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Example conversation
Juan and Patricia are leaving a dinner party.
- JuanAalis na kami, Patricia.We are leaving now, Patricia.
- PatriciaSige, ingat kayo sa daan.Okay, take care on the road.
- JuanSalamat. Magandang gabi!Thank you. Good night!
- PatriciaMagandang gabi rin, Juan!Good night too, Juan!
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry magandang gabi.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gabi, magandang gabi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
