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"Good night" in Polish: dobranoc
dobranoc
Good night in Polish is dobranoc. Dobranoc is used when leaving late or going to sleep; dobry wieczór greets someone in the evening.
A first use of good night
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How to pronounce dobranoc
Say it
dobranots
/dɔbranɔts/
In dobranoc, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in dobranoc normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Good night" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dobranoc | Good night The main expression for good night. | The main expression for good night. |
| dobrej nocy | Good night Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use dobranoc in real life
- 1A first use of good night
Dobranoc, do jutra.
Goodnight, see you tomorrow.
This is a natural setting for dobranoc.
- 2A second conversational context
Dobranoc, śpij dobrze.
Goodnight, sleep well.
Notice how dobranoc fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Dobranoc, życzę ci dobrej nocy.
Goodnight, I wish you a good night.
Dobranoc is used when leaving late or going to sleep; dobry wieczór greets someone in the evening.
Mistakes English speakers make with dobranoc
Incorrect: dobry noc
Correct: dobranoc
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is dobranoc. Dobranoc is used when leaving late or going to sleep; dobry wieczór greets someone in the evening.
Incorrect: dobry wieczór
Correct: dobranoc
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in dobranoc; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Dobranoc is used when leaving late or going to sleep; dobry wieczór greets someone in the evening.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice good night
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Dobranoc, do jutra.
Goodnight, see you tomorrow.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Dobranoc, śpij dobrze.
Goodnight, sleep well.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good night" in Polish
When should I say dobranoc?
Dobranoc is used when leaving late or going to sleep; dobry wieczór greets someone in the evening.
Is dobrej nocy another way to say good night?
Dobrej nocy is a useful related expression. The main form here is dobranoc; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with dobranoc?
Avoid dobry noc. The correct expression is dobranoc; Dobranoc is used when leaving late or going to sleep; dobry wieczór greets someone in the evening.
Can you show dobranoc in a sentence?
Życzę ci dobrej nocy. — I wish you a good night.
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