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How do you say go to sleep in yiddish?

There are a few ways to say "go to sleep" in Yiddish, depending on the context and level of formality:

Formal:

* שלאָף גוט (shlof gut): This is the most common and polite way to say "sleep well" or "good night".

* גיי שוין שלאָפן (gey shoyn shlofn): This translates literally to "go already sleep". It's slightly less formal than "shlof gut", but still respectful.

Informal:

* שלאָף (shlof): This is the simplest way to say "sleep". It's often used between friends or family members.

* גיי שלאָפן (gey shlofn): This translates literally to "go sleep". It's more informal than "shlof" and often used with children.

You can also use phrases like:

* מאַך אַ גוטע נאַכט (makh a gute nacht): This translates to "have a good night".

* גיי שוין אריין אין בעט (gey shoyn arayn in bet): This translates to "go already into bed".

The best way to choose the right phrase depends on the specific situation.

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