Dutch · Greetings & Phrases
Goedemorgen
Good morning
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A greeting used in the morning.
Example
Goedemorgen, sliep je goed?
Good morning, did you sleep well?
Etymology
'Goedemorgen' combines 'goed' (good) and 'morgen' (morning), emerging from Middle Dutch roots. It reflects a polite greeting commonly used in the morning.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is formal and polite, used in both spoken and written Dutch, typically in the mornings. It is used in various social contexts, including professional settings.