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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGute Nacht
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈɡuːtə naxt
"Gute Nacht, schlaf gut."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A polite formula used when parting from someone in the evening or when wishing them well before they go to sleep.
"She kissed her children and said goodnight before turning off the lights."
- 1
An expression or act of saying goodnight.
"He paused at the door to exchange a final goodnight with his hosts."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English greeting phrases 'good' and 'night', functioning as a contraction of 'I wish you a good night'. It has been used historically since the late Middle Ages as a standard polite parting phrase said to someone at bedtime or when leaving in the evening.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Goodnight" is said worldwide
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Bonne nuit
Transliteration: bon nɥi
"Bonne nuit, fais de beaux rêves."
Gute Nacht
Transliteration: ˈɡuːtə naxt
"Gute Nacht, schlaf gut."
Buonanotte
Transliteration: bwonaˈnɔtte
"Buonanotte a tutti, a domani."
Buenas noches
Transliteration: ˈbwenas ˈnotʃes
"Buenas noches, que descanses."
Boa noite
Transliteration: ˈbo.a ˈnoj.tʃi
"Boa noite e bons sonhos."
शुभ रात्रि
Transliteration: shubh ratri
"शुभ रात्रि, कल मिलते हैं।"
晚安
Transliteration: wǎn'ān
"大家晚安，祝你好梦。"
안녕히 주무세요
Transliteration: annyeonghi jumuseyo
"모두 안녕히 주무세요."
おやすみなさい
Transliteration: oyasuminasai
"おやすみなさい、良い夢を。"
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