Significado
A polite wish before someone goes to sleep.
Contexto cultural
The 'Večerníček' character is a cultural icon. Saying 'Dobrú noc' often evokes the memory of this bedtime story man. There is a strong distinction between 'Good evening' (arrival) and 'Good night' (departure), shared with Czechs and Hungarians. In villages, 'Dobrú noc' can be followed by 'Pán Boh daj' (May God grant it), a traditional religious response. Young Slovaks use 'dn' or 'dnoc' in gaming and texting, showing the phrase's evolution into the digital age.
The 'ú' is key
Make sure to hold the 'ú' sound. If you make it short, it sounds like a different grammatical case.
Arrival vs Departure
Never say 'Dobrú noc' when entering a room, even if it's midnight.
Significado
A polite wish before someone goes to sleep.
The 'ú' is key
Make sure to hold the 'ú' sound. If you make it short, it sounds like a different grammatical case.
Arrival vs Departure
Never say 'Dobrú noc' when entering a room, even if it's midnight.
Diminutives for warmth
Use 'Dobrú nôcku' to immediately sound more like a native speaker when talking to kids or pets.
The response
If someone says 'Dobrú noc', the most common response is simply 'Dobrú noc' or 'Aj tebe/vám' (To you too).
Teste-se
Choose the correct form of the phrase to say 'Good night' to a friend.
Už idem domov. ________!
'Dobrú noc' is the correct feminine accusative form for parting at night.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Arriving at a party at 8 PM. 2. Leaving a party at 11 PM. 3. Putting a child to bed.
'Dobrý večer' is for arrival, 'Dobrú noc' for departure, and 'Dobrú nôcku' for children.
Fill in the missing letter to complete the phrase.
Dobr_ noc!
The feminine accusative singular ending is 'ú'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bolo to dnes super, ale som unavená. B: Aj ja. Pôjdeme spať? A: Áno. ________.
The context of being tired and going to sleep requires 'Dobrú noc'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to say Dobrú noc
Situations
- • Going to bed
- • Leaving a party
- • Ending a late call
- • Hotel check-in (late)
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosUž idem domov. ________!
'Dobrú noc' is the correct feminine accusative form for parting at night.
1. Arriving at a party at 8 PM. 2. Leaving a party at 11 PM. 3. Putting a child to bed.
'Dobrý večer' is for arrival, 'Dobrú noc' for departure, and 'Dobrú nôcku' for children.
Dobr_ noc!
The feminine accusative singular ending is 'ú'.
A: Bolo to dnes super, ale som unavená. B: Aj ja. Pôjdeme spať? A: Áno. ________.
The context of being tired and going to sleep requires 'Dobrú noc'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your mother, or a stranger.
Yes, but only with friends or family. It's very casual.
Because it's in the accusative case, acting as the object of the implied verb 'to wish'.
Usually after 9:00 PM, or whenever someone is clearly going to sleep.
Yes, they say 'Sladké sny'. It's very common.
It is feminine, which is why we use the feminine adjective ending '-ú'.
Yes, it's very polite to say it to the staff when going to your room at night.
It's a cute, diminutive version used for children or lovers.
It is always two words: 'Dobrú' and 'noc'.
Simply repeat 'Dobrú noc' or say 'Aj tebe' (to you) or 'Podobne' (similarly).
Frases relacionadas
Sladké sny
similarSweet dreams
Dobrú nôcku
specialized formGood little night
Pokojnú noc
similarA peaceful night
Dobrý večer
contrastGood evening
Dobre sa vyspi
builds onSleep well
Zajtra sa vidíme
builds onSee you tomorrow
