süße Träume, mein Schatz
The English phrase 'sweet dreams, my love' is translated into German as süße Träume, mein Schatz.
This is a romantic way to wish a partner or a loved one a good night's sleep. You might also use variations like Träum was Schönes, mein Schatz to say 'dream something beautiful, my sweetheart' or the longer Wünsche dir eine gute Nacht und süße Träume, mein Herz to say 'wishing you a good night and sweet dreams, my love'.
What does it mean word for word?
The term mein Schatz literally translates to 'my treasure' rather than 'my love'.
Which one should you use?
While süße Träume is a direct equivalent to 'sweet dreams', it is slightly more poetic or sentimental than the more common Schlaf gut (sleep well).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase süße Träume, mein Schatz, the adjective süße takes the '-e' ending because it modifies a plural noun (Träume) in the nominative case.
Did you know?
- The word Schatz has a history rooted in agriculture. It stems from an ancient word for 'cattle' or 'livestock', because in the past, a person's wealth was measured by the animals they owned.
- In Germany, you might hear someone call their child, a close friend, or even a pet mein Schatz. Unlike the English 'my love', which is almost exclusively romantic, Schatz is a universal term of endearment for anyone you care about.
- While Schatz means 'treasure', Germans also use the shortened version Schatzi to sound even more affectionate or cute when wishing a partner süße Träume.
Examples in context
- Gute Nacht und süße Träume, mein Schatz.Good night and sweet dreams, my love.
- Ich wünsche dir süße Träume, mein Schatz.I wish you sweet dreams, my love.
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are saying goodnight in their bedroom.
- JuliaIch bin jetzt sehr müde.I am very tired now.
- LukasSchlaf gut, Julia.Sleep well, Julia.
- JuliaSüße Träume, mein Schatz.Sweet dreams, my love.
- LukasDanke, ich liebe dich auch.Thanks, I love you too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schatz, mein, CC BY-SA 4.0.
