Category: Greetings & PhrasesPart of speech: phraseDifficulty: Common
Jó éjszakát
/Jó éjszakát/Roman
English meaning: Good night
Definition
A farewell used when going to sleep or parting in the evening.
Example
“Jó éjszakát, édes álmokat!”
In English: “Good night, sweet dreams!”
Another example: “Jó éjszakát, holnap korán kelünk!”
Usage — When, Where & How
A farewell used at night, when parting late in the evening or before going to bed; not used as a greeting. Within families the diminutive 'jó éjt' is common and affectionate.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Jó éjszakát' means 'good night', with 'éjszaka' (night) and 'jó' (good) forming a phrase for parting ways at night.
Common Collocations
- Jó éjszakát kívánok!
- Jó éjt!
- Szép álmokat, jó éjszakát!
- Jó éjszakát mindenkinek!
Word Forms
short/familiar: jó éjt
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