codladh sámh
/ˈkɔl̪ˠə sˠɑːvˠ/word by word
The English phrase "sleep well" is translated into Irish as codladh sámh.
codladh sámh is a phrase used to wish someone a good and restful night of sleep.
How does it change in a sentence?
To turn the phrase into a more complete wish directed at someone, you can add agat (at you) to the end, resulting in codladh sámh agat, which means "may you have a peaceful sleep".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkɔl̪ˠə sˠɑːvˠ/
Did you know?
- The term sámh relates to the Proto-Indo-European root for 'one' or 'same', suggesting that peace was originally conceptualized as a sense of oneness.
- The word codladh is a verbal noun, which means it functions more like the English noun 'sleeping' than the verb 'to sleep'.
- The root of codladh is linked to the idea of 'falling' into a state, much like how we use the English expression 'to fall asleep'.
Examples in context
- Oíche mhaith agus codladh sámh!Good night and peaceful sleep!
- Bíodh oíche shona agus codladh sámh agat!May you have a pleasant night and peaceful sleep!
- Codladh sámh!Peaceful sleep!
- Codladh sámh agat.Sleep well.
- Codladh sámh leat anocht.Sleep well tonight.
Example conversation
A couple saying goodnight to each other in their bedroom.
- SaoirseOíche linn, a Chathal.Goodnight, Cathal.
- CathalCodladh sámh agat, a Saoirse.Sleep well, Saoirse.
- SaoirseGo raibh maith agat.Thank you.
- CathalSlán.Bye.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (codladh, sámh) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries codladh, sámh, CC BY-SA 4.0.
