god ettermiddag
good afternoon in Norwegian is god ettermiddag. Wiktionary also lists god dag.
Meaning: greeting said in the afternoon (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Norwegian | IPA |
|---|---|
| god ettermiddag | |
| god dag | /ɡuː dɑːɡ/ (word by word) |
god ettermiddag is a greeting typically used from around noon until the evening begins.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase god ettermiddag is composed of god, meaning good and ettermiddag, meaning afternoon.
Which one should you use?
While god ettermiddag specifically means good afternoon, god dag is a more general greeting used during daylight hours.
Did you know?
- Although 'god ettermiddag' is grammatically correct, it can sound slightly formal or even theatrical to Norwegian ears. In daily life, most people simply use 'hei' or 'god dag' regardless of the specific time.
- While god dag is a literal translation of 'good day', it is often used as a formal way to say 'goodbye' when leaving a shop or office.
- The word ettermiddag contains the word middag, which means 'dinner' or 'midday meal' in modern Norwegian. This literally translates to 'after-dinner', suggesting the afternoon is the time following the main meal.
Examples in context
- God ettermiddag.Good afternoon.This sentence is useful for a basic greeting using god ettermiddag.Tatoeba #9295738 by Mayk, translation #499689 by CK
- God ettermiddag, Tom!Good afternoon, Tom!This sentence shows how to include a person's name when using god ettermiddag.Tatoeba #12946353 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #12946150 by rul
- God ettermiddag. Hyggelig å møte deg.Good afternoon. Nice to meet you.This sentence demonstrates how to follow a greeting with god ettermiddag with a polite introduction.Tatoeba #11723894 by Teashrock, translation #11723896 by Teashrock
Example conversation
Ingrid and Andreas meet at a cafe in the afternoon.
- IngridGod ettermiddag, Andreas!Good afternoon, Andreas!
- AndreasGod ettermiddag, Ingrid. Hvordan går det?Good afternoon, Ingrid. How is it going?
- IngridDet går bra, takk.It is going well, thank you.
- AndreasSå bra! Skal vi bestille kaffe?That's great! Shall we order coffee?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good afternoon” translations and entries god dag, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (god, dag) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
