How to say “Good night” in Ecclesiastical Latin
The most common way to say “good night” in Ecclesiastical Latin. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Bona nox
In a sentence
English
Good night, how are you?
Ecclesiastical Latin
Bona nox, Quomodo te habes?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good night" in Ecclesiastical Latin?
"Good night" in Ecclesiastical Latin is "Bona nox". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Bona nox" written in Ecclesiastical Latin?
"Bona nox" is the standard written form in Ecclesiastical Latin, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Bona nox" in Ecclesiastical Latin?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Bona nox" 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 "Bona nox" mean in English?
"Bona nox" is the Ecclesiastical Latin 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 Ecclesiastical Latin?
Many languages — including Ecclesiastical Latin — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Bona nox" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.