доброї ночі
dobroi nochi
To say "have a good night" in Ukrainian, use доброї ночі (dobroi nochi).
This phrase is used as a parting wish when someone is going to sleep or when a conversation is ending late at night.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "of good night". It uses the genitive case to express a wish for a night characterized by goodness.
Which one should you use?
While доброї ночі is a common way to wish someone a good night, на добраніч is a more traditional, idiomatic way to say "good night" as a farewell.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is in the genitive case, which is why the adjective добрий (good) changes to доброї and the noun ніч (night) changes to ночі.
How do you pronounce it?
dobroi nochi
Did you know?
- In many Ukrainian households, instead of a formal wish, you might hear Спи гарно which means 'sleep beautifully', a common way to express the same sentiment to family or children.
- The word добро inside доброї ночі is the root for many Ukrainian words related to kindness and virtue, not just quality.
- A common response to someone wishing you доброї ночі is not just 'thank you', but often a reciprocal wish or a phrase wishing you 'sweet dreams' (солодких снів).
Examples in context
- На добраніч, доброї ночі!Na dobranich, dobroyi nochi!Good night, have a good night!
- Бажаю вам доброї ночі.Bazhayu vam dobroyi nochi.I wish you a good night.
- Дякую, і вам доброї ночі.Dyakuyu, i vam dobroyi nochi.Thank you, and have a good night to you too.
Example conversation
Dmytro and Iryna are saying goodbye at a cafe late in the evening.
- Дмитро DmytroМені вже час іти. Доброї ночі, Ірино!Meni vzhe chas ity. Dobroyi nochi, Iryno!It is time for me to go. Have a good night, Iryna!
- Ірина IrynaДякую, Дмитре! На добраніч.Dyakuyu, Dmytre! Na dobranich.Thank you, Dmytro! Good night.
- Дмитро DmytroДо завтра!Do zavtra!See you tomorrow!
