شب بخیر عشقم
shab bekheyr eshgham
The English phrase "good night my love" is translated into Persian as شب بخیر عشقم (shab bekheyr eshgham).
شب بخیر عشقم is a romantic expression used to wish a partner or a loved one a peaceful sleep. You may also use the term azizam to mean "my dear", or eshghe man to mean "my love".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of shab (night), bekheyr (with goodness or blessed) and eshgham (my love).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word eshgham is formed by adding the possessive suffix -am (my) to the noun eshgh (love).
How do you pronounce it?
shab bekheyr eshgham
Did you know?
- If you wanted to be even more poetic, you could replace eshgham with nure cheynam, which translates to 'the light of my eyes'. This is a classic way to express that a loved one is your vision.
- Persians may accompany shab bekheyr with a gentle kiss on the forehead, which is a common gesture of deep affection and respect.
- In Persian culture, romantic expressions like eshgham are often used not just for partners but also for children and very close family members.
Examples in context
- شب بخیر عشقم، خوابهای خوب ببینی.shab bakhayr eshgham, khab haye khoub bebini.Good night my love, dream sweet dreams.
- خیلی دوستت دارم، شب بخیر عشقم.kheyli doostat daram, shab bakhayr eshgham.I love you so much, good night my love.
Example conversation
A couple is talking on the phone before going to sleep.
- مریم Maryamخیلی خستهام، فردا دوباره حرف میزنیم؟kheyli khaste am, farda dobare harf mizanim?I am very tired, shall we talk again tomorrow?
- رضا Rezaحتماً، حالا برو بخواب.hatman, hala boro bekhab.Certainly, go to sleep now.
- مریم Maryamشب بخیر عشقم.shab bakhayr eshgham.Good night my love.
- رضا Rezaشب بخیر مریم جان.shab bakhayr Maryam jan.Good night, dear Maryam.
