Night

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/naɪt/

Definitions

• The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
• A time of day when people typically sleep.
• A metaphorical term for darkness or a period of hardship.

Usage Examples

• She enjoys watching the stars at night.
• Night fell quickly after the sunset.
• It was a dark and stormy night.

Etymology

The word 'night' comes from Old English 'niht', which has Germanic roots.

Synonyms

• Eve
• Nighttime
• Dusk

Antonyms

• Day
• Sunlight
• Dawn

Translations

Major Global Languages

• Spanish: Noche
• French: Nuit
• German: Nacht
• Italian: Notte
• Chinese: 夜 (Yè)
• Japanese: 夜 (Yoru)
• Russian: Ночь (Noch')
• Arabic: لَيْل (Layl)
• Portuguese: Noite
• Hindi: रात (Raat)

Indian Languages

• Bengali: রাত (Raat)
• Tamil: இரவு (Iravu)
• Telugu: రాత్రి (Raatri)
• Gujarati: રાત (Raat)
• Malayalam: രാത്രി (Raathri)
• Punjabi: ਰਾਤ (Raat)

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In some dialects, 'night' may be pronounced differently, such as /nait/ in certain areas.

Historical Usage

The term has been used since ancient times in literature and poetry to describe darkness and mystery.

Cultural Nuances

In many cultures, night is associated with rest, celebration, and various activities such as storytelling and festivals.

More Information

Night plays a crucial role in various ecosystems and is often a subject of artistic and literary exploration.