Swedish · Greetings & Phrases
God natt
Good night
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Said before going to bed.
Example
Jag ska sova nu. God natt!
I am going to sleep now. Good night!
Etymology
'God natt' means 'Good night' and consists of 'god' (good) and 'natt' (night). The phrase has a long history in the Nordic languages, stemming from Old Norse.
How & Where It’s Used
'God natt' is used universally in both informal and formal environments, primarily at the end of conversations, in spoken language, and sometimes in written form as well.