good night
/ɡʊd ˈnaɪt/ · phrase
Meaning
- A farewell said in the evening or before going to sleep.
- Expressing incredulity.
Etymology / origin
Probably a shortening of "May you have a good night."
Related words
Descendant words
- 谷拿脫(Chinese) (bor)
- kuneti(Sranan Tongo) (der)
- gudnayt(Tagalog) (bor)
- Smilax bona-nox(Translingual) (cog)
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