How to Say "Have a Good Night" in Bengali

শুভ রাত্রি

śubho ratri/ʃubʱo‿ɾat̪ɾi/

To say "have a good night" in Bengali, use শুভ রাত্রি (śubho ratri).

শুভ রাত্রি is a parting wish used when someone is going to sleep or leaving a social gathering late at night.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of শুভ (śubho) meaning "good" or "auspicious" and রাত্রি (ratri) meaning "night".

While শুভ রাত্রি is the standard translation for "good night", it carries a slightly formal or poetic tone compared to casual English greetings.

śubho ratri (IPA: /ʃubʱo‿ɾat̪ɾi/)

Because শুভ (śubho) means 'auspicious' or 'bright', saying শুভ রাত্রি is more like wishing someone an 'auspicious night' rather than just a 'good' one.
In some regions, saying শুভ রাত্রি can sound like you are ending a conversation abruptly, as it is strictly a parting phrase and never a greeting upon arrival.
While শুভ রাত্রি is a direct translation, many Bengali families prefer using the phrase ঘুমিয়ে পড়ো meaning 'go to sleep' when speaking to children or close relatives.

Ishani and Akash are saying goodbye over the phone before sleeping.

ইশানি Ishani

আকাশ, এখন অনেক রাত হয়েছে।
Akash, ekhon onek rat hoyeche.
Akash, it is very late now.
আকাশ Akash

হ্যাঁ ইশানি, এবার ঘুমানো যাক।
He, Ishani, ebar ghunano jak.
Yes Ishani, let's go to sleep now.
ইশানি Ishani

ঠিক আছে, শুভ রাত্রি।
Thik ache, shubho ratri.
Alright, have a good night.
আকাশ Akash

তোমাকেও শুভ রাত্রি।
Tomakeo shubho ratri.
Good night to you too.

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