Norwegian · Greetings & Phrases
God kveld
Good evening
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A greeting used in the evening.
Example
God kveld! Velkommen inn.
Good evening! Come in.
Etymology
'God kveld' means 'Good evening,' with 'kveld' originating from Old Norse 'kveldr'. The phrase has been used historically in the same context since at least the Viking Age.
How & Where It’s Used
'God kveld' is used as a polite or formal greeting in the evening. It is applicable in spoken and written communication, used across various regions in Norway.