How to say “Good night” in Tigrinya
The most common way to say “good night” in Tigrinya. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
ደሓን ደሩ
In a sentence
English
Good night, how are you?
Tigrinya
ደሓን ደሩ, ከመይ ኣለኻ
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good night" in Tigrinya?
"Good night" in Tigrinya is "ደሓን ደሩ". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "ደሓን ደሩ" written in Tigrinya?
"ደሓን ደሩ" is the standard written form in Tigrinya, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "ደሓን ደሩ" in Tigrinya?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "ደሓን ደሩ" 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 "ደሓን ደሩ" mean in English?
"ደሓን ደሩ" is the Tigrinya 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 Tigrinya?
Many languages — including Tigrinya — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "ደሓን ደሩ" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Tigrinya spoken?
Tigrinya is spoken by an estimated 7 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Tigrinya dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Tigrinya dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "ደሓን ደሩ" or any other Tigrinya text.