Oíche mhaith
everyday
To say goodnight in Irish, say Oíche mhaith, literally "good night". Before someone goes to bed you can add Codladh sámh, "sleep peacefully".
Meaning: farewell at night or before sleep (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| Oíche mhaith | everyday |
| Codladh sámh | sleep well |
The usual reply is Oíche mhaith agat, "good night to you", or agaibh when you answer more than one person.
How does it change in a sentence?
Oíche is a feminine noun, so the adjective maith softens to mhaith.
How do you pronounce it?
Oíche mhaith sounds roughly like "EE-ha wah".
Did you know?
- Oíche is also the word in Oíche Shamhna, the Irish name for Halloween night.
Examples in context
- Oíche mhaith, a Mhamaí.Good night, Mammy.
- Oíche mhaith agus codladh sámh.Good night and sleep well.
Example conversation
Ciara says goodnight to her grandfather Peadar before bed.
- CiaraOíche mhaith, a Dhaideo.Good night, Grandad.
- PeadarOíche mhaith agat, a stór.Good night to you, love.
- CiaraCodladh sámh.Sleep well.
