How to say “Good night” in Icelandic
The most common way to say “good night” in Icelandic. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Góða nótt
In a sentence
English
Good night, how are you?
Icelandic
Góða nótt, Hvernig hefurðu það?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good night" in Icelandic?
"Good night" in Icelandic is "Góða nótt". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Góða nótt" written in Icelandic?
"Góða nótt" is the standard written form in Icelandic, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Góða nótt" in Icelandic?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Góða nótt" 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 "Góða nótt" mean in English?
"Góða nótt" is the Icelandic way of saying "Good night" 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 night" in Icelandic?
Many languages — including Icelandic — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Góða nótt" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Icelandic spoken?
Icelandic is spoken by an estimated 350,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Icelandic dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Icelandic dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Góða nótt" or any other Icelandic text.