How to say “Good night” in Esperanto
The most common way to say “good night” in Esperanto. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Bonan nokton
In a sentence
English
Good night, how are you?
Esperanto
Bonan nokton, Kiel vi fartas?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good night" in Esperanto?
"Good night" in Esperanto is "Bonan nokton". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Bonan nokton" written in Esperanto?
"Bonan nokton" is the standard written form in Esperanto, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Bonan nokton" in Esperanto?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Bonan nokton" 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 "Bonan nokton" mean in English?
"Bonan nokton" is the Esperanto 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 Esperanto?
Many languages — including Esperanto — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Bonan nokton" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Esperanto spoken?
Esperanto is spoken by an estimated 2 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Esperanto dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Esperanto dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Bonan nokton" or any other Esperanto text.