“Gute Nacht”
Good night
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “Good night”
Pronunciation
/ˈɡuːtə naxt/
When to Use This Phrase
'Gute Nacht' is only used when someone is actually going to sleep, not as an evening greeting. For greeting someone in the evening, use 'Guten Abend'.
Example Sentences
Gute Nacht! Schlaf gut!
Good night! Sleep well!
Gute Nacht und süße Träume.
Good night and sweet dreams.
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