добра́ніч
dobránič
The English phrase "good night" is translated into Ukrainian as добра́ніч (dobránič). Wiktionary also lists на добра́ніч (na dobránič).
Meaning: a farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| добра́ніч | dobránič |
| на добра́ніч | na dobránič |
добра́ніч is used exclusively as a farewell or parting expression. It is specifically used when someone is going to sleep or leaving for the night. You cannot use this phrase as a greeting when arriving somewhere in the evening.
What does it mean word for word?
The word добра́ніч is a compound of добр- (good) and -ніч (night).
Which one should you use?
While добра́ніч is used as a farewell when departing or going to bed, the phrase добрий вечір (good evening) is used as a greeting.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the preposition на to добра́ніч is a common way to express the wish for someone to have a good night.
How do you pronounce it?
Dobránič
Did you know?
- The Ukrainian word for 'night' ніч shares a deep linguistic root with the English word 'night', as both descend from the ancient Proto-Indo-European root *nokwt-.
- In Ukrainian culture, saying добра́ніч to someone who is not actually going to sleep can be seen as a signal that you want the conversation to end immediately.
- While English speakers say 'good night' to mean 'go to sleep', Ukrainians often use спокійної ночі, which means 'peaceful night', to convey the same sentiment.
Example sentences for Ukrainian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Maria and Andrii are saying goodbye before going to sleep.
- Марія MariiaЯ дуже втомилася. Добра́ніч, Андрію.Ya duzhe vtomy-lasya. Dobranich, Andriyu.I am very tired. Good night, Andrii.
- Андрій AndriiІ тобі добра́ніч, Маріє.I tobi dobranich, Mariye.Good night to you too, Maria.
- Марія MariiaСолодких снів!Solodkykh sniv!Sweet dreams!
- Андрій AndriiДякую, і тобі також.Dyakuyu, i tobi takozh.Thank you, and to you as well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good night” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
