How to say “Good morning” in Afrikaans
The most common way to say “good morning” in Afrikaans. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Goeie môre
In a sentence
English
Good morning, how are you?
Afrikaans
Goeie môre, Hoe gaan dit?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good morning" in Afrikaans?
"Good morning" in Afrikaans is "Goeie môre". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Goeie môre" written in Afrikaans?
"Goeie môre" is the standard written form in Afrikaans, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Goeie môre" in Afrikaans?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Goeie môre" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Goeie môre" mean in English?
"Goeie môre" is the Afrikaans way of saying "Good morning" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Good morning" in Afrikaans?
Many languages — including Afrikaans — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Goeie môre" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Afrikaans spoken?
Afrikaans is spoken by an estimated 7 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Afrikaans dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Afrikaans dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Goeie môre" or any other Afrikaans text.