Chúc ngủ ngon mơ đẹp
[t͡ɕʊwk͡p̚˧˦ ŋu˧˩ ŋɔn˧˧ məː˧˧ ʔɗɛp̚˧˨ʔ]word by word
The English phrase "goodnight sweet dreams" is translated into Vietnamese as Chúc ngủ ngon mơ đẹp.
This phrase is used as a complete sentence or a parting wish when someone is going to sleep.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of chúc (to wish), ngủ ngon (to sleep well/good) and mơ đẹp (to dream beautifully/sweet dreams).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Vietnamese, it is more natural to insert a personal pronoun (like em, anh, con or bạn) between chúc and ngủ ngon to specify who you are wishing goodnight to.
Did you know?
- The word ngon in ngủ ngon usually means 'delicious' when referring to food, but here it describes the quality of sleep.
- The word chúc used to wish someone sweet dreams originates from a Sino-Vietnamese word meaning 'to pray' or 'to bless'.
- Unlike English where 'sweet' describes the dream, the Vietnamese mơ đẹp literally translates to 'dream beautifully'.
Examples in context
- Chúc con ngủ ngon, con mơ những giấc mơ thần tiên.Wishing you a good sleep, my child. May you dream magical dreams.
- Ngủ ngon nhé! Mong bạn có một đêm thật êm và đầy niềm vui!Sleep well! I hope you have a peaceful and joyful night!
- Chúc ngủ ngon mơ đẹp nhé.Goodnight sweet dreams.
Example conversation
Lan and Nam are saying goodnight before going to sleep.
- LanEm buồn ngủ quá, em đi ngủ đây.I'm so sleepy, I'm going to bed now.
- NamỪ, chúc ngủ ngon mơ đẹp nhé Lan.Yeah, goodnight sweet dreams, Lan.
- LanAnh cũng chúc ngủ ngon mơ đẹp nhé!Goodnight sweet dreams to you too!
- NamCảm ơn em, ngủ ngon nhé.Thank you, sleep well.
