शुभ रात्रि
shubh ratri
The English phrase "good night" is translated into Rajasthani as शुभ रात्रि (shubh ratri).
शुभ रात्रि is used as a farewell phrase.
Meaning: a farewell (phrase)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is shubh ratri.
Did you know?
- In many rural parts of Rajasthan, instead of a formal 'good night', people might use a blessing like राम राम (Ram Ram) to end a conversation at any time of day or night.
- The word शुभ (shubh) used in the phrase is a Sanskrit-derived term meaning 'auspicious', implying that the night should bring good fortune.
- While शुभ रात्रि is understood, many Rajasthani speakers prefer using more local greetings or simply saying 'goodbye' in Hindi because 'shubh ratri' can sound quite formal or even literary.
Example conversation
Ramesh and Seema are saying goodbye before going to sleep.
- रमेश Rameshसीमा, अब सोने का समय हो गया।Seema, ab sone ka samay ho gaya.Seema, it is time to sleep now.
- सीमा Seemaहाँ रमेश, मैं बहुत थक गई हूँ।Haan Ramesh, main bahut thak gayi hoon.Yes Ramesh, I am very tired.
- रमेश Rameshठीक है, शुभ रात्रि।Theek hai, shubh raatri.Okay, good night.
- सीमा Seemaशुभ रात्रि!Shubh raatri!Good night!
