god eftermiddag
good afternoon in Swedish is god eftermiddag. Wiktionary also lists god dag.
Meaning: greeting said in the afternoon (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Swedish | IPA |
|---|---|
| god eftermiddag | |
| god dag | /ɡuːd dɑː(ɡ)/ (word by word) |
god eftermiddag is a greeting specifically used during the afternoon hours. It is a phrase typically used in professional settings or when addressing someone formally.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of god (good) and eftermiddag (afternoon).
Which one should you use?
While god eftermiddag is specific to the afternoon, god dag is a more general greeting that can be used throughout the day.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
god eftermiddag is a formal greeting, especially when compared to the common and more casual Hej.
Did you know?
- Swedish has a strong culture of fika, a coffee break often taken during the eftermiddag that is more of a social ritual than a simple snack.
- If you use god eftermiddag in a casual setting like a coffee shop, you might sound as formal as someone wearing a tuxedo to a backyard barbecue.
- The word god shares an ancient root with the English word 'good', both tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to join or unite'.
Examples in context
- God eftermiddag!Good afternoon!This is a useful example of the exclamation god eftermiddag.Tatoeba #8441248 by morbrorper, translation #3552554 by Meruert
- God eftermiddag.Good afternoon.This is a useful example of the statement god eftermiddag.Tatoeba #8856424 by morbrorper, translation #499689 by CK
Example conversation
Linnea and Karl meet in the office hallway.
- LinneaGod eftermiddag, Karl!Good afternoon, Karl!
- KarlHej Linnea, god eftermiddag på dig också.Hi Linnea, good afternoon to you too.
- LinneaSka vi gå på mötet nu?Shall we go to the meeting now?
- KarlJa, jag är redo.Yes, I am ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good afternoon” translations and entries god eftermiddag, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dag, eftermiddag, god, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
