słodkich snów
/ˈswɔt.kix ˈsnuf/
słodkich snów is the Polish way to say sweet dreams.
This phrase is a direct translation of the English expression. You might also see it paired with terms of endearment, such as słodkich snów, kochanie, which means sweet dreams, darling.
Meaning: sweet dreams (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the adjective słodkich (sweet) and the noun snów (dreams).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is in the genitive plural case. This is because it is an elliptical expression of the full wish życzę ci słodkich snów (I wish you sweet dreams).
How do you pronounce it?
The first of the three syllables is stressed.
Did you know?
- If you want to be even more affectionate, you can replace the adjective słodkich (sweet) with kolorowych (colorful), as kolorowych snów is a popular alternative for wishing someone pleasant dreams.
- In Polish culture, wishing someone słodkich snów is often reserved for children or romantic partners, whereas dobranoc is the standard polite form for adults and strangers.
- The word snów is the plural form of sen, which in Polish can mean both 'dream' and 'sleep', meaning the phrase can simultaneously wish someone sweet dreams and a sweet sleep.
Examples in context
- Bez buziaka na dobranoc nie będę miał słodkich snów.Without a goodnight kiss I won't have sweet dreams.This sentence shows how a goodnight kiss is linked to the phrase słodkich snów.Tatoeba #10464306 by Shounen, translation #4986010 by jayrod84
- Słodkich snów!Sweet dreams!This sentence is a simple way to say słodkich snów.Tatoeba #527729 by Wimmer, translation #30054 by CK
- Życzę ci słodkich snów.I wish you sweet dreams.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodnight before going to sleep.
- AgnieszkaDobranoc, kochanie.Goodnight, darling.
- KrzysztofSłodkich snów, Agnieszko.Sweet dreams, Agnieszka.
- AgnieszkaDziękuję, ty też się dobrze wyśpij.Thank you, you sleep well too.
- KrzysztofDo rana.Until morning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sweet dreams” translations and entries słodkich snów, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
