adjø
In Norwegian, bye is expressed as adjø. Wiktionary also lists farvel and ha det bra.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
Ways to say it
| Norwegian |
|---|
| adjø |
| farvel |
| ha det bra |
Norwegian offers several ways to say goodbye depending on how formal the situation is. While adjø is a formal way to say goodbye, ha det bra is the most common way to say goodbye in everyday, informal situations.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ha det bra literally translates to "have it well".
Which one should you use?
ha det bra is the most common way to say goodbye in everyday, informal situations. In contrast, farvel is a formal way to say goodbye, similar to the English "farewell."
Did you know?
- The word bra in ha det bra was borrowed from the French word brave, which originally meant 'excellent' or 'courageous'.
- In many Norwegian dialects, people might simply wave and say Vi sees, which means 'we see each other', as a way to say goodbye.
- While farvel means 'farewell', it is often used in modern Norwegian to imply a permanent or very long separation rather than a daily goodbye.
Examples in context
- Farvel.Bye.This sentence is useful for practicing the formal use of farvel.Tatoeba #1683668 by Combine988, translation #1903709 by AsliAbbasi
- Hade! Takk for en hyggelig prat.Take care! Thanks for a pleasant conversation.
Example conversation
Andreas and Emma are leaving a cafe.
- AndreasTakk for kaffen, Emma.Thanks for the coffee, Emma.
- EmmaBare hyggelig, Andreas.You're welcome, Andreas.
- AndreasDa sier jeg adjø!Then I'll say bye!
- EmmaHa det bra!Goodbye!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bye” translations and entries ha det bra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adjø, bra, det, ha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
