iyi geceler tatlı rüyalar
/iji ɟed͡ʒeleɾ tatlɯ ɾyjalaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "good night sweet dreams" is translated into Turkish as iyi geceler tatlı rüyalar.
This phrase is used as a warm, affectionate way to say goodnight to friends, family or romantic partners to wish them a restful sleep and pleasant dreams.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of iyi (good), geceler (nights), tatlı (sweet) and rüyalar (dreams).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word rüyalar is the plural form of rüya (dream).
How do you pronounce it?
The /i/ sound is like the [ee] in cr[ee]k, the /j/ is like the [y] in [y]es, the /ɟ/ is like the [g] in ar[g]ue, the /dʒ/ is like the [j] in [j]ump, the /ɾ/ is like the [t] in AmE a[t]om and the /ɯ/ is somewhat like the [o] in ribb[o]n.
Did you know?
- In Turkish, the word rüya specifically refers to dreams during sleep, distinguishing them from 'dreams' as in hopes or aspirations, which are called hayal.
- In many parts of Turkey, instead of 'sweet dreams', people often use the phrase Allah rahatlık versin, meaning 'May God give you comfort/rest'.
- The word tatlı is built from the root tat, which means 'taste', plus the suffix '-lı' meaning 'with'. Literally, you are wishing someone dreams 'with taste'.
Examples in context
- Sağ olun. Size de iyi geceler dilerim.Thank you. Good Night to you too
- Sen de tatlı rüyalar gör.May you also have sweet dreams
Example conversation
Selin and Burak are saying goodbye over the phone before going to sleep.
- SelinÇok geç oldu, ben uyuyorum.It's very late, I'm going to sleep.
- BurakTamam Selin, iyi geceler tatlı rüyalar.Okay Selin, good night sweet dreams.
- SelinSana da iyi geceler Burak.Good night to you too, Burak.
- BurakGörüşürüz, tatlı rüyalar.See you, sweet dreams.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries iyi, tatlı, CC BY-SA 4.0.
