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Russian is the most widely spoken among the Slavic languages and if we take into account the number of total speakers, it is the fourth most spoken language in the world. If we consider its wide use, it is very useful to know some of its most common phrases, for example how to say “good night”.
The best-known way of saying good night is Спокойной ночи (engKOYnay Nochee), which means “have a quiet night”. However, as with many other languages, the context is essential when choosing between the phrases that can express the message of saying good night. Being among friends, with family or saying goodbye to a work meeting are contexts that can make us decide between one phrase or another.
examples
Спокойнойночи
Pronunciation : spaKOYnay NOchee
Translation : have a quiet night. This is the best known and used in general to say good night.
Добройночи
Pronunciation : DObray NOchee
Translation : have a good night. A slightly more formal option, it has an added courtesy touch.
Приятных снов
Pronunciation : preeYAtnykh SNOV
Translation : have pleasant dreams. Although the literal meaning is different, it fulfills the same function and can be used in a general way.
Хорошего отдыха
Pronunciation: HaROshiva OTdykha
Translation : have a good rest. This phrase usually accompanies another that directly expresses good night.
Сладких снов
Pronunciation: SLADkykh SNOV
Translation : sweet dreams. This phrase is informal and has an affectionate connotation. Its use is recommended only with family members, children or with a partner.
Приятных сновидений
Pronunciation : preeYATnykh snaveeDYEny
Translation : have pleasant dreams. With the same meaning as the previous phrase but more formal. This phrase is ideal for saying goodbye to in-laws, uncles or other older relatives.
Баюшки-баю / Баиньки-баю
Pronunciation : BAyushkee baYU / BAyin’kee baYU
Translation : night-night. Informal phrase that is only recommended to communicate with very close relatives, children or with the couple.
Споки
Pronunciation : SPOkee
Translation : night-night. It’s a slang expression for “good night.” It is used mainly among Russian youth.
spi sladko
Pronunciation : SPEE SLADka
Translation : sleep sweetly. Another phrase with which you can wish “sweet dreams”, in this case with a very romantic tone.
Spatenki
Pronunciation : SPAtin’kee
Meaning : I’m going to bed. This phrase is informal in nature, it is associated with the way babies speak so it should be used only in intimate contexts.
References
Strutunnof, I. (2020) 5 days to learn Russian. Parkstone International. Available at https://books.google.co.ve/books?id=N94WEAAAQBAJ&pg
