सुभ रात्री
shubh ratri
सुभ रात्री (shubh ratri) is the Marwari way to say good night.
This phrase is used as a farewell to wish someone a good night.
Meaning: a farewell (phrase)
How do you pronounce it?
shubh ratri
Did you know?
- The word सुभ comes from the root for 'auspicious'. Wishing someone a 'good night' in Marwari is less about the quality of sleep and more about wishing them a spiritually blessed night.
- In rural Rajasthan, rather than a verbal 'good night', a respectful person might simply touch the feet of elders as a way of signaling the end of the day and seeking blessings.
- While सुभ रात्री is understood, many Marwari speakers traditionally use the phrase घणी खम्मा as a versatile greeting that can function during various times of the day or night.
Example conversation
Rekha and Suresh are saying goodbye before going to sleep.
- रेखा Rekhaसुरेश, अब मैं सोऊँ।Suresh, ab main souun.Suresh, I am going to sleep now.
- सुरेश Sureshहाँ रेखा, सुभ रात्री।Haan Rekha, subh raatri.Yes Rekha, good night.
- रेखा Rekhaथने भी सुभ रात्री।Thane bhi subh raatri.Good night to you too.
- सुरेश Sureshकल मिलाँगा।Kal milanga.We will meet tomorrow.
