How to say “Good night” in Northern Sotho
The most common way to say “good night” in Northern Sotho. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Bošego bjo bobotse
In a sentence
English
Good night, how are you?
Northern Sotho
Bošego bjo bobotse, O kae?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good night" in Northern Sotho?
"Good night" in Northern Sotho is "Bošego bjo bobotse". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Bošego bjo bobotse" written in Northern Sotho?
"Bošego bjo bobotse" is the standard written form in Northern Sotho, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Bošego bjo bobotse" in Northern Sotho?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Bošego bjo bobotse" 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 "Bošego bjo bobotse" mean in English?
"Bošego bjo bobotse" is the Northern Sotho 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 Northern Sotho?
Many languages — including Northern Sotho — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Bošego bjo bobotse" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Northern Sotho spoken?
Northern Sotho is spoken by an estimated 4 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Northern Sotho dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Northern Sotho dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Bošego bjo bobotse" or any other Northern Sotho text.