Goodnight is an important phrase that many people use to express their love and care for someone. In Arabic, there are several different ways to say Goodnight, depending on the context of the conversation and the relationship between two people.
How to Say Goodnight in Arabic
“Tab masawuk” (طاب مساؤك) – Directly translated into meaning “Goodnight”, it’s the most common phrase used in Arabic speaking countries.
“Taslam” (تسلم) This phrase literally translates as “may you be safe” but it also carries connotations of wishing someone a peaceful restful sleep. It can be used with friends, family members or even strangers who you may not have known for long.
“Layla sa’ida” (سعيدة ليلة) – This phrase conveys wishes for a pleasant evening and peaceful sleep ahead. It can be used both with close friends and acquaintances.
“Gheir hanaa ya habibty” (حبيبتي يا هنا غير) which means ‘not here my beloved’. This expression implies that one would rather stay together than part company until morning arrives again.
“Masaa’ al-Khair” (الخير مساء) which translates as ‘good evening’. While this isn’t specifically meant to convey wishes for a good night’s sleep like some others do, it still carries warm sentiments towards whoever you’re speaking too
“Ahlan wa Sahlan fi laylatu al-qadr” (القدر لیلة فى سهلا و أهلا) Translated directly into English this means ‘welcome and easy during Laylatul Qadr’, referring to an Islamic period celebrated annually where believers pray all throughout the night in search of blessings from God.
Example Sentences using Goodnight in Arabic
1. Goodnight, sweet dreams – تصبح على خير احلاما سعيدة – tusbih ealaa khayr ahalaman saeidatan
2. I’m off to bed now, goodnight – أنا ذاهب إلى الفراش الآن ، تصبح على خير – ana dhahib ‘iilaa alfirash alan , tusbih ealaa khayr
3. Have a goodnight sleep and sweet dreams – احصل على نوم جيد وأحلام سعيدة – aihsul ealaa nawm jayid wa’ahlam saeida
4. Don’t stay up too late, goodnight – لا تسهر حتى وقت متأخر جدا ، تصبح على خير – la tashar hataa waqt muta’akhir jidana , tusbih ealaa khayr
5. Goodnight everyone, see you tomorrow – تصبحون على خير جميعًا ، أراك غدًا – tusbihun ealaa khayr jmyean ، ‘arak ghdan
6. The sun has set so it’s time for me to say goodnight. – لقد غربت الشمس لذا حان الوقت لي أن أقول ليلة سعيدة – laqad gharubat alshams lidha han alwaqt li ‘an ‘aqul laylatan saeidatan
See You Later In Arabic