спокойной ночи, любимый
spokoynoy nochi, lyubimyy
The English phrase "good night, my love" is translated into Russian as спокойной ночи, любимый (spokoynoy nochi, lyubimyy).
This phrase is a romantic way to say goodbye to a partner before they go to sleep.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase спокойной ночи literally translates to "of a peaceful night" in the genitive case.
Which one should you use?
The form спокойной ночи, любимый is masculine and is used when speaking to a man. An alternative to спокойной ночи is сладких снов, which literally means "sweet dreams".
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing a woman, use the feminine form любимая instead of the masculine любимый.
How do you pronounce it?
spokoynoy nochi, lyubimyy
Did you know?
- Russian speakers often replace the word 'love' with зая or заинька, which mean 'bunny' or 'little bunny', even in very serious romantic relationships.
- The word спокойной shares a root with покой, which can mean 'peace' but also refers to a 'resting place' or 'grave' in certain contexts.
- The word любимый is the passive participle of the verb любить, meaning it literally describes the person as 'the one being loved'.
Examples in context
- Сладких снов, Анечка, спокойной ночи, любимая.Sweet dreams, Anna, good night, my love.
- Спи сладко, спокойной ночи, любимый.Spi sladko, spokoynoy nochi, lyubimyy.Sleep sweetly, good night, my love.
- Я тебя очень люблю. Спокойной ночи, любимый.Ya tebya ochen' lyublyu. Spokoynoy nochi, lyubimyy.I love you very much. Good night, my love.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodnight in their bedroom.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЯ очень устала. Спокойной ночи, любимый.Ya ochen' ustala. Spokoynoy nochi, lyubimyy.I am very tired. Good night, my love.
- Александр AleksandrСпи крепко, Екатерина.Spi krepko, Ekaterina.Sleep tight, Ekaterina.
- Екатерина EkaterinaТы тоже отдыхай.Ty tozhe otdykhay.You rest too.
- Александр AleksandrДо завтра, дорогая.Do zavtra, dorogaya.Until tomorrow, dear.
