How to say “Good night” in Swahili
The most common way to say “good night” in Swahili. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Usiku mwema
In a sentence
English
Good night, how are you?
Swahili
Usiku mwema, Habari yako?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good night" in Swahili?
"Good night" in Swahili is "Usiku mwema". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Usiku mwema" written in Swahili?
"Usiku mwema" is the standard written form in Swahili, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Usiku mwema" in Swahili?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Usiku mwema" 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 "Usiku mwema" mean in English?
"Usiku mwema" is the Swahili 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 Swahili?
Many languages — including Swahili — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Usiku mwema" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Swahili spoken?
Swahili is spoken by an estimated 16 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Swahili dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Swahili dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Usiku mwema" or any other Swahili text.