dobranoc kochanie
/dɔˈbra.nɔt͡s kɔˈxa.ɲɛ/word by word
The English phrase "goodnight my love" is translated into Polish as dobranoc kochanie.
dobranoc kochanie is a romantic way to say goodbye to a partner before they go to sleep. In this phrase, kochanie serves as a term of endearment meaning "darling" or "sweetheart".
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase consists of 5 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /dɔˈbra.nɔts kɔˈxa.ɲɛ/.
Did you know?
- The word kochanie is actually a verbal noun derived from the verb 'kochać', meaning 'to love'. While in English 'darling' is a noun, in Polish, you are essentially calling someone 'the act of loving'.
- While kochanie is a standard term of endearment, some Polish speakers use the word skarbie, which literally means 'my treasure'. It is a very common alternative to 'my love' when saying goodnight.
- Unlike the English 'goodnight', which can sometimes be a greeting when arriving at a party late in the evening, dobranoc is used strictly for departure or sleep.
Examples in context
- Dobranoc kochanie, śpij słodko.Goodnight my love, sleep sweetly.
- Dobranoc kochanie, do jutra.Goodnight my love, see you tomorrow.
Example conversation
A couple is getting into bed for the night.
- KatarzynaJestem już bardzo zmęczona.I am already very tired.
- PiotrJa też, chodźmy spać.Me too, let's go to sleep.
- KatarzynaDobranoc kochanie.Goodnight my love.
- PiotrDobranoc, kochanie.Goodnight, my love.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (dobranoc, kochanie) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dobranoc, kochanie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
