How to say “Good night” in Russian
The most common way to say “good night” in Russian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Спокойной ночи
In a sentence
English
Good night, how are you?
Russian
Спокойной ночи, Как дела?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good night" in Russian?
"Good night" in Russian is "Спокойной ночи". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Спокойной ночи" written in Russian?
Russian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, an alphabet. "Спокойной ночи" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Спокойной ночи" in Russian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Спокойной ночи" 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 "Спокойной ночи" mean in English?
"Спокойной ночи" is the Russian 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 Russian?
Many languages — including Russian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Спокойной ночи" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Russian spoken?
Russian is spoken by an estimated 258 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Russian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Russian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Спокойной ночи" or any other Russian text.