Dutch · Greetings & Phrases
Goedenavond
Good evening
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A greeting used in the evening.
Example
Goedenavond, welkom thuis.
Good evening, welcome home.
Etymology
'Goedenavond' is formed from 'goed' (good) and 'avond' (evening) and has been used since the early 19th century to greet someone in the evening.
How & Where It’s Used
Similar to ‘goedemorgen’, 'goedenavond' is formal and used in polite interactions, often in written correspondence or spoken greetings in the evening.