Meaning
Standard leave-taking or well-wishing when parting at night or before going to sleep.
Primary Function
Nighttime farewell
Communicative Purpose
To wish someone a pleasant night
Pattern
Good night
Core Structure
Good night
Função primária
Nighttime farewell
Propósito comunicativo
To wish someone a pleasant night
Situações de gatilho
Ending an evening engagement, saying goodbye after dark, going to bed
Contextos
Everyday, conversational, family
Padrão
Good night
Estrutura central
Good night
Slots de substituição
none
Colocados típicos
- sleep
- rest
- bedtime
Substituições comuns
- Night night (to children)
- Sweet dreams
Erros comuns
Using "Good night" as a greeting in the evening; that's "Good evening."
Similar / contraste
Good evening (greeting), Night! (casual)
Interferências
Learners often confuse "Good evening" (hello) with "Good night" (goodbye).
Família do chunk
- Nighttime farewells: Sleep well
- Nighty night
- Good night
- sleep tight
Nuance
Final parting of the day; implies you're going home/to sleep.
Efeito pragmático
Closes the day with politeness or affection.
Dica de memória
Late night
Nota
Standard leave-taking or well-wishing when parting at night or before going to sleep.
Upgrade path
Good night → Night → Sweet dreams
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