allt gott
The English phrase "all the best" is translated into Swedish as allt gott.
allt gott is a common and versatile way to express the sentiment of "all the best". It serves as a general well-wish.
Meaning: good luck (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase allt gott literally translates to "all good".
Which one should you use?
While allt gott is used for general well-wishes, lycka till is the more direct way to say "good luck" when someone is facing a specific challenge or task.
When do people say it?
When someone offers you well wishes, you can respond by saying Tack, det samma! to mean "Thank you, the same to you!" or Tack så mycket! Jag uppskattar det. to say "Thank you very much! I appreciate it."
Did you know?
- While allt gott is a warm wish, Swedes often use the word lycka for both 'luck' and 'happiness', meaning you are wishing someone both a positive outcome and a joyful life.
- The word gott in allt gott usually refers to taste or quality, as in 'tasty food'. Using it to mean 'well-wishes' is a figurative extension of the idea of something being 'good'.
- While allt gott is a friendly well-wish, using it in a professional email closing might feel slightly too casual or imprecise compared to the standard 'Med vänliga hälsningar'.
Examples in context
- Ha det så bra på semestern, Jonas!Have a great vacation, Jonas!
- Jag önskar dig allt gott.I wish you all the best.
- Allt gott med ditt nya jobb!All the best with your new job!
- Vi önskar er allt gott framöver.We wish you all the best moving forward.
Example conversation
Alice and Karl are saying goodbye before a job interview.
- AliceNu åker jag till intervjun.I'm leaving for the interview now.
- KarlLycka till, Alice!Good luck, Alice!
- AliceTack så mycket, Karl.Thank you very much, Karl.
- KarlAllt gott!All the best!
