How to say “Good morning” in Old English
The most common way to say “good morning” in Old English. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Gōdne morgen
In a sentence
English
Good morning, how are you?
Old English
Gōdne morgen, Hū eart þū?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good morning" in Old English?
"Good morning" in Old English is "Gōdne morgen". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Gōdne morgen" written in Old English?
Old English uses the Old English alphabet, an alphabet. "Gōdne morgen" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Gōdne morgen" in Old English?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Gōdne morgen" 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 "Gōdne morgen" mean in English?
"Gōdne morgen" is the Old English 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 Old English?
Many languages — including Old English — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Gōdne morgen" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Is there a free Old English dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Old English dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Gōdne morgen" or any other Old English text.