Greek · Greetings & Phrases
καληνύχτα
kaliníchta
Good night
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
Said before going to bed or parting at night.
Example
Πάω για ύπνο. Καληνύχτα!
I am going to sleep. Good night!
Etymology
'Καληνύχτα' (kaliníchta) is formed from 'καλός' (kalós), meaning 'good', and 'νύχτα' (nýchta), meaning 'night'. The expression dates back centuries as a traditional way to bid farewell in the evening.
How & Where It’s Used
This term is primarily used during late-night farewells, in both informal and formal settings, with spoken usage predominating.