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"Good night" in Hindi: शुभ रात्रि
शुभ रात्रिshubh raatri
Good night in Hindi is शुभ रात्रि (shubh raatri). It is polite and slightly formal, good for messages and elders. Close friends often say good night in English or simply shubh raatri with a warm tone.
Leaving a family gathering late
चलता हूँ, शुभ रात्रि सभी को!chalta hoon, shubh raatri sabhi ko!
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How to pronounce शुभ रात्रि
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shubh RAA-tri
/ʃʊbʱ rɑːt̪rɪ/
Shubh raatri is shubh RAA-tri. Shubh has a short u and soft bh. Raatri splits into RAA-tri with a long aa. Four light beats: shubh, RAA, tri.
"Good night" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| शुभ रात्रिshubh raatri | good night Standard Hindi bedtime wish. | Standard Hindi bedtime wish. |
| शुभ रातshubh raat | good night (shorter) Slightly simpler, still polite. | Slightly simpler, still polite. |
| गुड नाइटgood night | good night Very common among friends and in cities. | Very common among friends and in cities. |
| सो जाइएso jaiye | go to sleep (polite) Parents to children: ab so jaiye. | Parents to children: ab so jaiye. |
| मीठे सपनेmeethe sapne | sweet dreams Affectionate add-on after shubh raatri. | Affectionate add-on after shubh raatri. |
How to use शुभ रात्रि in real life
- 1Leaving a family gathering late
चलता हूँ, शुभ रात्रि सभी को!
chalta hoon, shubh raatri sabhi ko!
I'm leaving, good night everyone!
Shubh raatri works for a group.
- 2Texting before bed
आज बहुत थक गया, शुभ रात्रि!
aaj bahut thak gaya, shubh raatri!
Very tired today, good night!
Common in WhatsApp messages.
- 3Parent to child
किताब बंद करो, शुभ रात्रि, कल स्कूल है।
kitaab band karo, shubh raatri, kal school hai.
Close the book, good night, school tomorrow.
Pairs bedtime with next-day reminder.
Mistakes English speakers make with शुभ रात्रि
Incorrect: Shubh raatri at noon
Correct: Namaste / good afternoon
Shubh raatri is only for night or bedtime.
Incorrect: Very formal shubh raatri to close college friends
Correct: Good night / shubh raat casually
Among peers, English good night is totally normal.
Good to know
Joint families may say shubh raatri room to room. Adding meethe sapne sweetens the wish. Late-night study and chai mean good night sometimes comes after midnight.
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Ending a video call with relatives
ChatPal
बहुत देर हो गई, अब सोते हैं।
bahut der ho gayi, ab sote hain.
It's very late, let's sleep now.
You
हाँ, शुभ रात्रि, कल फिर बात करेंगे।
haan, shubh raatri, kal phir baat karenge.
Yes, good night, we'll talk again tomorrow.
ChatPal
शुभ रात्रि! मीठे सपने आएँ।
shubh raatri! meethe sapne aen.
Good night! Sweet dreams.
You
आपको भी शुभ रात्रि, अच्छी नींद!
aapko bhi shubh raatri, achhi neend!
Good night to you too, sleep well!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good night" in Hindi
Is shubh raatri formal?
Slightly, but it is normal with family and in messages. Friends also use good night in English.
What is the shorter form?
Shubh raat means the same and feels a bit lighter.
How do I say sweet dreams?
Say meethe sapne after shubh raatri.
Can I say shubh raatri when leaving a party at 11 p.m.?
Yes, if people are heading to sleep. Otherwise namaste or chalta hoon works.
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