Swahili
usiku mwema
oo-SEE-koo MWEH-mah
How to say it
Swahiliusiku mwemaoo-SEE-koo MWEH-mahsoon
Englishgood nightsoon
Frenchbonne nuitsoon
Meaning
a greeting said when parting for the night or before sleep.
Good to know
Said when parting at night — a wish for a good night.
Examples
- Usiku mwema, rafiki!Good night, friend!
- Kwaheri! Usiku mwema!Goodbye! Good night!
- Usiku mwema! — Usiku mwema!Good night! — Good night!
- Usiku mwema, tutaonana kesho.Good night, we will see each other tomorrow.