How to say “Good night” in Norwegian Bokmål
The most common way to say “good night” in Norwegian Bokmål. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
God natt
In a sentence
English
Good night, how are you?
Norwegian Bokmål
God natt, Hvordan har du det?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good night" in Norwegian Bokmål?
"Good night" in Norwegian Bokmål is "God natt". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "God natt" written in Norwegian Bokmål?
"God natt" is the standard written form in Norwegian Bokmål, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "God natt" in Norwegian Bokmål?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "God natt" 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 "God natt" mean in English?
"God natt" is the Norwegian Bokmål 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 Norwegian Bokmål?
Many languages — including Norwegian Bokmål — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "God natt" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Norwegian Bokmål spoken?
Norwegian Bokmål is spoken by an estimated 5 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Norwegian Bokmål dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Norwegian Bokmål dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "God natt" or any other Norwegian Bokmål text.