όνειρα γλυκά
óneira glyká
όνειρα γλυκά (óneira glyká) is the Greek phrase for sweet dreams.
όνειρα γλυκά is used to wish someone pleasant dreams. While Καληνύχτα is the standard way to say Good night, όνειρα γλυκά serves as a more sentimental addition to that greeting.
Meaning: sweet dreams (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun όνειρα (dreams) and the adjective γλυκά (sweet).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective γλυκά is in the plural neuter form to agree with the plural neuter noun όνειρα.
How do you pronounce it?
óneira glyká
Did you know?
- The Greek word for dreams όνειρα is the source of the name for 'Oneiros', the personification of dreams in Greek mythology.
- In Greek culture, telling someone όνειρα γλυκά is often seen as a highly intimate or tender gesture, typically reserved for close family or romantic partners rather than casual acquaintances.
- The word γλυκά shares an ancient root with the English word 'glucose', meaning both are connected to the concept of sweetness.
Examples in context
- Όνειρα γλυκά!Sweet dreams!This example shows how to use όνειρα γλυκά as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #5104717 by katkat, translation #30054 by CK
- Καληνύχτα. Όνειρα γλυκά.Good night. Sweet dreams.This example shows όνειρα γλυκά used alongside a good night greeting.Tatoeba #3458887 by glavkos, translation #2194 by laurafults
- Καληνύχτα και όνειρα γλυκά.Good night and sweet dreams.This example shows όνειρα γλυκά joined to a good night greeting with the word for and.Tatoeba #1386391 by enteka, translation #64653 by Eldad
- Καλή νύχτα και γλυκά όνειρα!Good night and sweet dreams!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodnight in the bedroom.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΉρθε η ώρα για ύπνο.Irte i ora gia ypno.It is time for sleep.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, είμαι πολύ κουρασμένη.Ne, eimai poly kourasmeni.Yes, I am very tired.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚαληνύχτα, όνειρα γλυκά!Kalinychta, oneira glyka!Goodnight, sweet dreams!
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕυχαριστώ, Γιώργο. Επίσης!Efcharisto, Giorgo. Episis!Thank you, Giorgos. You too!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sweet dreams” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries γλυκά, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
