Russian · Greetings & Phrases
Спокойной ночи
spokоynoy nochi
Good night
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A farewell phrase said before going to sleep.
Example
Спокойной ночи, сладких снов!
Good night, sweet dreams!
Etymology
Спокойной ночи (spokoynoy nochi) translates to 'peaceful night' and is a common way to bid farewell at night in Russian-speaking cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
Used primarily in the evening, it is a polite expression in both formal and informal contexts, typically spoken or in written form.