god bedring
The English phrase "get well soon" is translated into Norwegian as god bedring. Wiktionary also lists god betring.
Meaning: expressing hope that someone recovers soon (phrase)
Ways to say it
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God bedring is the standard way to wish someone a speedy recovery in Norwegian.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase god bedring literally translates to "good recovery".
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may mistakenly use god betring with a 't', but the correct spelling is god bedring with a 'd'.
Did you know?
- In Norwegian, the word god can also mean 'god' or 'deity' when written with the same spelling but pronounced differently.
- In Norway, if someone is quite ill, it is often considered more thoughtful to say jeg tenker på deg, meaning 'I am thinking of you', alongside your wishes for recovery.
- The word god originates from the Proto-Indo-European root *gʰedʰ-, which meant 'to join' or 'to unite'.
Examples in context
- Hei Maria! Ønsker deg god bedring etter operasjonen. Ta det med ro og la kroppen få den tiden den trenger til å leges. Hvis du trenger noe, er jeg her for deg. Krysser fingrene for at du blir bedre snart! Klem fra Lena.Hi Maria! Wishing you a speedy recovery after the surgery. Take it easy and let your body have the time it needs to heal. If you need anything, I'm here for you. Crossing my fingers that you get better soon! Hugs from Lena.
- God bedring!Get well soon!
- Jeg ønsker deg god bedring.I wish you a speedy recovery.
Example conversation
Magnus visits Emma who is sick at home.
- MagnusHei Emma, god bedring!Hi Emma, get well soon!
- EmmaTusen takk, Magnus.Thank you very much, Magnus.
- MagnusTrenger du noe fra butikken?Do you need anything from the store?
- EmmaNei, det går fint.No, I am doing fine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “get well soon” translations and entries god bedring, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bedring, god, CC BY-SA 4.0.
