How to say “Good night” in Swedish

The most common way to say “good night” in Swedish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.

God natt

In a sentence

English

Good night, how are you?

Swedish

God natt, Hur mår du?

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How do you say "Good night" in Swedish?

"Good night" in Swedish 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 Swedish?

"God natt" is the standard written form in Swedish, rendered left-to-right.

How do you pronounce "God natt" in Swedish?

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 Swedish 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 Swedish?

Many languages — including Swedish — 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 Swedish spoken?

Swedish is spoken by an estimated 10 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.

Is there a free Swedish dictionary?

Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Swedish 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 Swedish text.

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