{"id":14252,"date":"2021-05-10T16:38:46","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T16:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/russian\/?p=14252"},"modified":"2021-05-10T16:38:46","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T16:38:46","slug":"ways-to-say-goodnight-in-russian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/russian\/ways-to-say-goodnight-in-russian\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways To Say Goodnight in Russian"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below I will share the most popular phrases that people say to each other exclusively right before going to bed.<\/p>\n

Of course, first of all, you should understand how close you are to the person to whom you are addressing. You probably won’t be talking to strangers on your way to your bedroom. But just for your information, in Russian, in such cases, they say “\u0434\u043e \u0441\u0432\u0438\u0434\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f<\/i><\/span>” (<\/span>“goodbye”)<\/span> or “\u0443\u0432\u0438\u0434\u0438\u043c\u0441\u044f \u0437\u0430\u0432\u0442\u0440\u0430<\/i><\/span>” (<\/span>“see you tomorrow”).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Image by mrs_motley_caro<\/a> from Pixabay<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Formal W<\/span>ays O<\/span>f S<\/span>aying “G<\/span>oodnight”<\/h2>\n

\u0421\u043f\u043e\u043a\u043e\u0439\u043d\u043e\u0439 \u043d\u043e\u0447\u0438<\/span><\/h3>\n

The only exception is the most frequently used “\u0441\u043f\u043e\u043a\u043e\u0439\u043d\u043e\u0439 \u043d\u043e\u0447\u0438<\/i><\/span>” [spa-KOY-nay NO-chi].<\/span> It is a <\/span>neutral phrase meaning <\/span>“<\/span>have a peaceful\/quiet night.<\/span>” <\/span>That <\/span>means that it can be addressed<\/span> to everyone.<\/p>\n

Similarly, there is another expression<\/span> “\u0441\u043f\u0438 \u0441\u043f\u043e\u043a\u043e\u0439\u043d\u043e<\/em>” [SPEE spa-KOY-na] <\/span>with a similar translation. However, please, never say it to someone who is going to bed. It is used not only for wishing goodnight but also for funerals.<\/p>\n

\u0414\u043e\u0431\u0440\u043e\u0439 \u043d\u043e\u0447\u0438<\/h3>\n

“\u0414\u043e\u0431\u0440\u043e\u0439 \u043d\u043e\u0447\u0438<\/i>” [DO-bray NO-chi<\/span>] is a more formal and polite form. Translates as “have a good night.”<\/p>\n

Thus, you can say “\u0434\u043e\u0431\u0440\u043e\u0439 \u043d\u043e\u0447\u0438<\/i>” to both – your family members and your mother’s friend who have come to your city on business and are staying at your home.<\/p>\n

\u0425\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0448\u0435\u0433\u043e \u043e\u0442\u0434\u044b\u0445\u0430<\/h3>\n

The phrase “\u0445<\/i><\/span>\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0448\u0435\u0433\u043e \u043e\u0442\u0434\u044b\u0445\u0430<\/i>” [h<\/span>a-RO-she<\/span>-va OT-dyk-ha] has a similar meaning. However, there are a few differences. The first – in its literal translation, which is “have a good rest.” Secondly, this is usually not used by itself, but only in addition to “\u0441\u043f\u043e\u043a\u043e\u0439\u043d\u043e\u0439 \u043d\u043e\u0447\u0438.” Otherwise, it turns out a kind of an understatement.<\/p>\n

Despite their translation, “\u0434\u043e\u0431\u0440\u043e\u0439 \u043d\u043e\u0447\u0438<\/i>” and<\/span> “\u0441\u043f\u043e\u043a\u043e\u0439\u043d\u043e\u0439 \u043d\u043e\u0447\u0438<\/i>” are little different from the meaning of “have <\/span>a good night.” That is, it would be wrong to say them<\/span> when you leave in the middle of a party. At the same time, “\u0445\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0448\u0435\u0433\u043e \u043e\u0442\u0434\u044b\u0445\u0430<\/i>” [ha-RO-she-va VE-che-ra] <\/span>works fine since it is possible “\u043e\u0442\u0434\u044b\u0445\u0430\u0442\u044c<\/em>” (to rest) not only during sleep but also actively. So<\/span>, it is better to use it or <\/span>wish “\u043f\u0440\u0438\u044f\u0442\u043d\u043e\u0433\u043e \u0432\u0435\u0447\u0435\u0440\u0430<\/i>” (“have a nice evening”)<\/span> [p<\/span>ree-YAT-na-va VE-che-ra]<\/span> or “\u043e\u0442\u043b\u0438\u0447\u043d\u043e \u043f\u043e\u0441\u0438\u0434\u0435\u0442\u044c<\/i>” [at-LEECH-na pa-see-DET’]<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Image by Adryanah<\/a> from Pixabay<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Inf<\/span>ormal W<\/span>ays O<\/span>f S<\/span>aying “G<\/span>oodnight”<\/h2>\n

The following<\/span> few expressions<\/span> are entirely<\/span> informal. Interestingly, they are all about sleep, not about the night. I would recommend using them only when communicating with people you are close to. Today it is a circle of people you are comfortable with within less than six feet. I a<\/span>m kidding, of course.\u00a0N<\/span>onetheless, these softer phrases are perfect for wishing goodnight your kids or your significant other a good night<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\u0421\u043b\u0430\u0434\u043a\u0438\u0445 \u0441\u043d\u043e\u0432<\/h3>\n

Not the most comfortable to pronounce “\u0441\u043b\u0430\u0434\u043a\u0438\u0445 \u0441\u043d\u043e\u0432<\/i>” [SLAT-kykh SNOF<\/span>] translates as “sweet dreams.” Note that there is another phrase, “\u0441\u043f\u0438 \u0441\u043b\u0430\u0434\u043a\u043e<\/i>.” [SPEE SLAT-ka]<\/span> Unlike “\u0441\u043f\u0438 \u0441\u043f\u043e\u043a\u043e\u0439\u043d\u043e<\/i>,” [SPEE spa-KOY-na] <\/span>you can pronounce it without fear of being misunderstood.<\/p>\n

\u041f\u0440\u0438\u044f\u0442\u043d\u044b\u0445 \u0441\u043d\u043e\u0432<\/h3>\n

“\u041f\u0440\u0438\u044f\u0442\u043d\u044b\u0445 \u0441\u043d\u043e\u0432<\/i>” [p<\/span>ree-YAT-nykh SNOF<\/span>] is also a common variant that literally translates to “have pleasant dreams.”But its meaning is identical to the previous one – “sweet dreams.”<\/p>\n

\u041a\u0440\u0435\u043f\u043a\u0438\u0445 \u0441\u043d\u043e\u0432<\/h3>\n

In addition to the above, I will add<\/span> “\u043a<\/i><\/span>\u0440\u0435\u043f\u043a\u0438\u0445 \u0441\u043d\u043e\u0432<\/i>” [KRYEP-kikh SNOF] with the meaning of “have strong dreams.” Sure, this is not the mildest way to wish goodnight. Still, sound sleep is pleasant enough.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Kids

Image by blende12<\/a> from Pixabay<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Colloquial Ways Of Saying “Goodnight”<\/h2>\n

\u0421\u043f\u043e\u043a\u0438<\/h3>\n

To say goodnight colloquially from “\u0441\u043f\u043e\u043a\u043e\u0439\u043d\u043e\u0439 \u043d\u043e\u0447\u0438<\/i>” take the first word, cut off its half \u2013 “\u0441\u043f\u043e\u043a,” and add the letter “\u0438.” This way, you get “\u0441\u043f\u043e\u043a\u0438<\/i>” [SPO-kee]. No, it doesn’t mean “spooky,” although it sounds similar.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u0421\u043f\u043e\u043a\u0438-\u043d\u043e\u043a\u0438<\/h3>\n

In fact, slang is trendy among teenagers. So in adolescence, we used to say “\u0441\u043f\u043e\u043a\u0438-\u043d\u043e\u043a\u0438<\/i>” [SPO-kee NO-kee]. That is, we simply rhymed the word “\u043d\u043e\u0447\u044c” with “\u0441\u043f\u043e\u043a\u0438.”<\/span><\/p>\n

It is impossible not to mention the Russian kids’ evening TV show “\u0421\u043f\u043e\u043a\u043e\u0439\u043d\u043e\u0439 \u041d<\/span>\u043e\u0447\u0438, \u041c<\/span>\u0430\u043b\u044b\u0448\u0438!<\/a>” (“Good N<\/span>ight, Little Ones<\/span>!”) famous<\/span> for over fifty years. Since the mid-1960s, all children have been waiting with particular<\/span> pleasure for their puppet heroes. Therefore, she had a tremendous impact on the worldview of two whole generations of Russians.<\/p>\n

So now you know how to say good night. To find out how to say hello in the morning, follow this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"Sweet

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