gute Nacht, träum süß
The English phrase "goodnight sweet dreams" is translated into German as gute Nacht, träum süß.
This phrase is used to wish someone a restful sleep and pleasant dreams before they go to bed.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Bavarian dialect, you might hear Geh' schlafen und traums wos Gscheids!, which means "Go to sleep and dream something clever."
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase träum süß uses the imperative form of the verb träumen to wish the person to dream sweetly.
Did you know?
- German speakers may use the phrase Schlaf schön which literally translates to 'sleep beautifully', a sentiment not commonly expressed in English.
- Depending on the region, gute Nacht can be shortened to Nachti in very informal or affectionate settings, particularly when speaking to children.
- The word süß is used for both the taste of sugar and the appearance of something cute, meaning träum süß can evoke both sweetness and cuteness.
Examples in context
- Ich gehe jetzt schlafen. Gute Nacht, träum süß.I'm going to sleep now. Goodnight, sweet dreams.
- Bis morgen! Gute Nacht, träum süß!See you tomorrow! Goodnight, sweet dreams!
Example conversation
Laura and Julian are saying goodbye at the end of a phone call late at night.
- LauraEs ist schon spät, ich bin müde.It's already late, I am tired.
- JulianIch auch. Gute Nacht, träum süß, Laura!Me too. Goodnight, sweet dreams, Laura!
- LauraDanke, Julian. Gute Nacht, träum süß!Thanks, Julian. Goodnight, sweet dreams!
- JulianBis morgen!See you tomorrow!
