mangtha
The Mizo phrase for "good night" is mangtha.
mangtha is used specifically as a farewell when parting ways at night or before going to sleep.
Meaning: a farewell (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the term translates to "sleep well / may you sleep well," as it is derived from the concept of wishing someone a good sleep.
Did you know?
- Mizo belongs to the Kuki-Chin branch of the Tibeto-Burman family, making mangtha a distant relative to languages spoken across the highlands of Myanmar and India.
- While mangtha is the standard farewell, Mizo speakers may use more elaborate blessings for elders that go beyond a simple 'good night'.
- The adjective tha used in mangtha means 'good' and is one of the most versatile words in Mizo, appearing in phrases for health, morality and physical quality.
Examples in context
- Mangtha le.Good night.
- Mangtha le, kan in hmu leh vat dawn nia.Good night, hope we see each other again soon.
- Mangtha le, mu ta ang.Good night, I am going to sleep now.
Example conversation
Tluanga and Kimi are finishing a phone call late at night.
- TluangaTui le, mangtha le.Sleep well, good night.
- KimiMangtha le, Tluanga.Good night, Tluanga.
- TluangaNaktukah kan in hman leh dawn nia.We will talk again tomorrow.
- KimiAw, mangtha le.Yes, good night.
