night
gb/nˈaɪt/ us/nˈaɪt/
A1
Kiingereza
~ 300
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
A1
event
1
Time from sunset to sunrise
The time when the sun is down and it is dark outside.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] happens at night
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'night' with 'evening'. Evening refers to the time just before it becomes fully dark, while night is after darkness has fully set in.
Visawe
darkness (Refers more to the absence of light rather than the specific time period.)
Vinyume
day (Refers to the period of light between sunrise and sunset.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
at night
|during the night
|late at night
|night sky
|night shift
Mada
daily life
|nature
|time
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- We went for a walk at night to see the stars.
- The streets are quiet during the night.
- Owls are active at night.
- I prefer driving at night when there is less traffic.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I sleep at night.
- The moon is bright at night.
- We eat dinner at night.
- It is cold at night.
Nomino
A2
event
2
An evening social event
A party, show, or other event that happens in the evening or night.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] has a [type] night
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners confuse this with simply 'night' meaning darkness, but here it refers to an organized activity.
Visawe
evening event (More formal and specific to planned gatherings.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
movie night
|game night
|date night
|opening night
Mada
entertainment
|daily life
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Mifano
- We had a fun game night with friends.
- Friday is our regular date night.
- The theater’s opening night was sold out.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We have movie night every Saturday.
- Tonight is our date night.
- They enjoyed quiz night at the pub.
Nomino
A2
event
3
Time spent sleeping at night
The time when you are asleep at night.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] has a [adjective] night
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'a good night' as a farewell instead of meaning restful sleep depending on context.
Visawe
sleep (Refers to the act or state of sleeping, not specifically tied to nighttime.)
Vinyume
daytime waking hours (The period of being awake during the day.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
good night’s sleep
|bad night
|restless night
Mada
health
|daily life
|time
|daily_life
Mifano
- I had a terrible night because of the storm.
- She enjoyed a good night’s sleep for the first time in weeks.
- His baby kept him awake all night.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I had a good night.
- She slept well last night.
- He had a bad night because he was sick.
Nomino
A1
action
4
'Good night' as farewell before sleep
'Night' used to say goodbye before going to bed or leaving late.
Muundo wa matumizi:
'Good night' to [someone]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes write 'Goodnight' as one word; while common in informal writing, standard English uses two words for the farewell phrase.
Visawe
farewell before sleep (General phrase indicating parting before bedtime.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
good night
Mada
daily life
|social interaction
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- Good night, see you in the morning!
- She kissed her children and said good night.
- He waved and said, 'Night, everyone!'
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Good night, Mom.
- Good night, everyone.
- Night, see you tomorrow.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
night
IPA
GB/nˈaɪt/
US/nˈaɪt/
Silabi na mkazo
night (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (night)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: night
- Plural: night, nights
Familia ya neno
Semi
at night
1/ˈæt nˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
During nighttime hours
Happening when it is dark outside between sunset and sunrise.
Mifano
- The city looks beautiful at night.
- Owls hunt at night.
good night
1/ɡˈʊd nˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Farewell before sleeping or leaving late
What you say to someone when they go to bed or leave late in the evening.
Mifano
- Good night, see you tomorrow!
- She hugged her dad and said good night.
late at night
1/lˈeɪt ˈæt nˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
In later hours of nighttime
Happening in the later part of nighttime before morning comes.
Mifano
- He likes to read late at night.
- We heard strange noises late at night.
night and day
1/nˈaɪt ˈænd dˈeɪ/
idiom
All the time without stopping
All the time without stopping, day and night.
Mifano
- They worked night and day to finish the project.
- It rained night and day for a week.
overnight stay
1/ˈoʊvɚnˈaɪt stˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
a stay that lasts one night
A visit or trip where you sleep in that place for one night.
Mifano
- We booked an overnight stay in Paris.
- The price includes an overnight stay and breakfast.
- The package includes an overnight stay at a hotel.
- They arranged an overnight stay in the capital before the meeting.
- Our tour package comes with one overnight stay at a local hotel.