сла́дких снов
sládkix snov
сла́дких снов (sládkix snov) is the Russian way to say sweet dreams.
сла́дких снов is used as a standard, affectionate way to say goodnight to someone before they go to sleep.
Meaning: sweet dreams (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective сла́дких (sweet) and the noun снов (dreams).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the genitive plural case, which is a common way in Russian to express a wish for something (e.g., 'I wish you [of] sweet dreams').
How do you pronounce it?
sládkix snov
Did you know?
- If you say 'sweet dreams' to a child, you might add пушистых снов (fluffy dreams) to make it sound extra cuddly and soft.
- If you want to be even more whimsical, you can say сказочных снов, which literally translates to 'fairytale dreams'.
- Using сла́дких снов with a partner or child is often paired with a kiss on the forehead, a gesture of protection and tenderness common in Russian culture.
Examples in context
- Сегодня был насыщенный день. Желаю сладких снов!It's been a busy day. Wishing you sweet dreams!
- Уже полночь! Сладких снов!It's already midnight! Sweet dreams!
- И тебе несказанно сладких снов!Wishing you incredibly sweet dreams too!
- Позавчера видела звездопад. Хороших снов!I saw a meteor shower the day before yesterday. Good dreams!
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodnight before going to sleep.
- Александр AleksandrЯ иду спать, Анастасия.Ya idu spat', Anastasiya.I am going to sleep, Anastasia.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЯ тоже. Спокойной ночи, Александр.Ya tozhe. Spokoynoy nochi, Aleksandr.Me too. Goodnight, Alexander.
- Александр AleksandrСла́дких снов!Sladkikh snov!Sweet dreams!
- Анастасия AnastasiaИ тебе сла́дких снов.I tebe sladkikh snov.And sweet dreams to you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sweet dreams” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
