Spoken Malayalam phrases

How to Say "Good Night" in Malayalam

Casual, everyday Malayalam — not textbook. By Dr. Reshmi R Nair, PhD.

ശുഭ രാത്രി
Shubha raathri — Good night

In short: "Good night" is ശുഭ രാത്രി (shubha raathri). In daily life, many simply say "good night" in English, or warmly സുഖമായി ഉറങ്ങൂ (sukhamaayi urangoo) — "sleep well."

Variations & related phrases

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
ശുഭ രാത്രിShubha raathriGood night
സുഖമായി ഉറങ്ങൂSukhamaayi urangooSleep well
നാളെ കാണാംNaale kaanaamSee you tomorrow
നല്ല ഉറക്കംNalla urakkamSweet dreams (lit. good sleep)

When & how to use it

Shubha raathri works everywhere; sukhamaayi urangoo ("sleep well") feels warmer to family. Pair with naale kaanaam ("see you tomorrow").

Example sentences

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
ശുഭ രാത്രി, നാളെ കാണാം.Shubha raathri, naale kaanaam.Good night, see you tomorrow.
സുഖമായി ഉറങ്ങൂ ട്ടോ.Sukhamaayi urangoo tto.Sleep well, okay.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say good night in Malayalam?

Say ശുഭ രാത്രി (shubha raathri).

How do you say sleep well in Malayalam?

Say സുഖമായി ഉറങ്ങൂ (sukhamaayi urangoo).

How do you say see you tomorrow in Malayalam?

Say നാളെ കാണാം (naale kaanaam).

Is there a casual good night in Malayalam?

Yes — many just say "good night" in English, or sukhamaayi urangoo.