welterusten
good night, sleep well
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
ˌʋɛltəˈrʏstə(n)
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Cultural Note
'Welterusten' literally means 'rest well' and is used when someone is going to bed. The added 'slaap lekker!' (sleep nicely!) is very common. Note that 'lekker' is a uniquely Dutch all-purpose positive word meaning nice/good/tasty, used far beyond just food contexts.
📝 Example Sentences
Welterusten, slaap lekker!
Good night, sleep well!
Het is laat, welterusten allemaal.
It's late, good night everyone.
Welterusten schat, tot morgen.
Good night sweetheart, see you tomorrow.