спокойной ночи
spokoynoy nochi
спокойной ночи (spokoynoy nochi) is the Russian way to say goodnight.
спокойной ночи is used both when someone is actually going to sleep and as a way to say goodbye late at night. While the English "goodnight" functions as a simple farewell, this Russian phrase specifically carries the connotation of wishing peace or tranquility.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "peaceful night".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the genitive case to express a wish for a peaceful night.
How do you pronounce it?
spokoynoy nochi
Did you know?
- The root of спокойной comes from the word покой, which means 'rest' or 'peace'. This same root is used in Russian to describe a cemetery as a 'place of eternal rest'.
- While спокойной ночи is for sleep, Russians often use the word сладких meaning 'sweet' when wishing children 'sweet dreams'. This is a shortened version of сладких снов.
- While 'спокойной ночи' is standard, parents often shorten it to a playful 'Спокойно!' when tucking in children, similar to saying 'Sleep tight!' in English.
Examples in context
- Я пожелал спокойной ночи.I said goodnight.This sentence shows how to use the phrase when expressing that you said it.Tatoeba #12471180 by Igor_Korobeinikov, translation #13405350 by frpzzd
- Пожелайте им спокойной ночи.Tell them goodnight.This sentence demonstrates a command to tell someone goodnight.Tatoeba #12669718 by marafon, translation #13405344 by frpzzd
- Иди скажи папе спокойной ночи.Go tell Daddy goodnight.This sentence shows how to tell someone to go say it to a family member.Tatoeba #7253474 by marafon, translation #9466037 by CK
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Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before going to their separate rooms to sleep.
- Анастасия AnastasiaСпокойной ночи, Андрей.Spokoynoy nochi, Andrey.Goodnight, Andrey.
- Андрей AndreyСпокойной ночи, Анастасия.Spokoynoy nochi, Anastasiya.Goodnight, Anastasia.
- Анастасия AnastasiaСпи крепко.Spi krepko.Sleep tight.
- Андрей AndreyСпасибо, до завтра.Spasibo, do zavtra.Thank you, see you tomorrow.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
