Norwegian · Greetings & Phrases
God natt
Good night
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Said before going to bed.
Example
Jeg skal sove nå. God natt!
I am going to sleep now. Good night!
Etymology
'God natt' translates directly to 'Good night', with 'natt' derived from the Old Norse 'nátt'. This phrase has been used in the Norwegian language for centuries, often employed as a farewell at night.
How & Where It’s Used
'God natt' is mostly used in informal spoken contexts to wish someone a good night. It is common among family and friends and less so in formal written contexts.