İyi geceler
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Pronunciation: /ee-YEE geh-jeh-LEHR/
English Meaning
Good night
“İyi geceler” in Example Sentences
Hepinize iyi geceler.
Good night to all of you.
İyi geceler, yarın görüşürüz.
Good night, see you tomorrow.
Çocuklar, dişlerinizi fırçalayın ve yatın. İyi geceler!
Kids, brush your teeth and go to bed. Good night!
Usage Note
A warmer alternative when someone goes to bed is 'İyi uykular' (Sleep well).
Synonyms (Eş Anlamlılar)
Hayırlı gecelerTatlı rüyalar
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
İyi geceler öpücüğüİyi geceler mesajı
Grammar & Usage
Strictly used as a farewell when parting for the night or going to bed.
Word Origin & Etymology
From 'iyi' (good) + 'geceler' (nights).
Cultural Context
Unlike 'iyi akşamlar', 'iyi geceler' is strictly a farewell. You only say it when someone is actually going to sleep or leaving late at night.
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