добраніч
dobranich
The English phrase "goodnight" is translated into Ukrainian as добраніч (dobranich).
добраніч is a phrase used to say goodbye to someone before they go to sleep or leave for the night.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of добра, meaning "good" and ніч, meaning "night".
How do you pronounce it?
dobranich
Did you know?
- Unlike the English 'goodnight', which can be used as both a greeting and a farewell, добраніч is almost exclusively used as a farewell.
- In Ukrainian culture, it is common to wish someone добраніч even if they are not going to sleep, as long as they are leaving your company late in the evening.
- Ukrainian has a specific word for the period just before the night begins, сутінки, which refers to the 'twilight' or 'dusk' before one would say добраніч.
Examples in context
- Мушу сказати їй «добраніч».I have to say goodnight to her.This sentence shows how to use добраніч when addressing a female.Tatoeba #5153438 by deniko, translation #3907427 by CH
- Мушу сказати йому «добраніч».I have to say goodnight to him.This sentence shows how to use добраніч when addressing a male.Tatoeba #5153436 by deniko, translation #3907426 by CH
- Добраніч.Goodnight!This sentence shows the phrase used as a standalone greeting or farewell.Tatoeba #491291 by aandrusiak, translation #1068125 by erik21889
- Бажаю вам спокійної ночі. Нехай вам сниться красива мрія.I wish you a peaceful night. May you have a beautiful dream.
- Дякую за чудовий вечір! Спокійної ночі!Thank you for a wonderful evening! Goodnight!
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Example conversation
A couple is finishing their evening at home.
- Марія MariiaНа добраніч, Сергію.Na dobranich, Serhiyu.Goodnight, Serhii.
- Сергій SerhiiДобраніч, Маріє.Dobranich, Mariye.Goodnight, Mariia.
- Марія MariiaСпи солодко.Spi solodko.Sleep sweetly.
- Сергій SerhiiТобі теж.Tobі tezh.You too.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
