good night in Esperanto

“Good night” in Esperanto is Bonan nokton! (BOH-nahn NOHK-tohn), from bona “good” and nokto “night”. Both words end in -n because the wish is the object of an unspoken “(I wish you)…”. Use it when you go to bed or part late in the evening.

Other ways to say it

• Dormu bone!Sleep well!
• Ĝis morgaŭ!See you tomorrow!
• Bonan vesperon!Good evening! (a greeting, not a farewell)

How to reply

• Bonan nokton!Good night! (say it back)
• Dormu bone!Sleep well!

Example sentences

• Bonan nokton, paĉjo.Good night, Dad.
• Dormu bone, Timmy!Sleep well, Timmy!

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