How to say “Good night” in Ancient Greek
The most common way to say “good night” in Ancient Greek. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
εὖ κάθευδε
eû kátheude
In a sentence
English
Good night, how are you?
Ancient Greek
εὖ κάθευδε, πῶς ἔχεις;
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good night" in Ancient Greek?
"Good night" in Ancient Greek is "εὖ κάθευδε". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "εὖ κάθευδε" written in Ancient Greek?
Ancient Greek uses the Greek alphabet, an alphabet. "εὖ κάθευδε" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "εὖ κάθευδε" in Ancient Greek?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "εὖ κάθευδε" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "εὖ κάθευδε" mean in English?
"εὖ κάθευδε" is the Ancient Greek way of saying "Good night" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Good night" in Ancient Greek?
Many languages — including Ancient Greek — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "εὖ κάθευδε" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Ancient Greek spoken?
Ancient Greek is spoken by an estimated 5,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Ancient Greek dictionary?
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