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