How to say “Good night” in Yiddish
The most common way to say “good night” in Yiddish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
אַ גוטע נאַכט
In a sentence
English
Good night, how are you?
Yiddish
אַ גוטע נאַכט, ווי גייט עס?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good night" in Yiddish?
"Good night" in Yiddish is "אַ גוטע נאַכט". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "אַ גוטע נאַכט" written in Yiddish?
Yiddish uses the Hebrew alphabet, an abjad. "אַ גוטע נאַכט" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "אַ גוטע נאַכט" in Yiddish?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "אַ גוטע נאַכט" 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 "אַ גוטע נאַכט" mean in English?
"אַ גוטע נאַכט" is the Yiddish 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 Yiddish?
Many languages — including Yiddish — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "אַ גוטע נאַכט" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Yiddish spoken?
Yiddish is spoken by an estimated 2 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Yiddish dictionary?
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