Bedeutung
Wishing someone well.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase reflects the Danish value of 'lighed' (equality). It is a polite way to end a conversation without using hierarchical titles. In Danish offices, 'Alt godt' is often used to soften a direct request or a piece of feedback in an email. On Danish social media, 'Alt godt' is the standard 'positive' comment that avoids the 'over-the-top' energy of American English. While Danish is spoken here, local equivalents are often preferred in speech, but 'Alt godt' remains a standard in written Danish correspondence.
The Email Rule
If you are unsure how to end an email to a Dane, 'Alt godt' is almost always a safe and natural choice.
Not a Greeting
Never use this to say 'Hello'. It will confuse people!
Bedeutung
Wishing someone well.
The Email Rule
If you are unsure how to end an email to a Dane, 'Alt godt' is almost always a safe and natural choice.
Not a Greeting
Never use this to say 'Hello'. It will confuse people!
The 'T' is Key
Pronouncing the 't' in 'godt' correctly (or at least including it) makes you sound much more native.
Add 'Herfra'
Adding 'herfra' (from here) makes the phrase sound even more idiomatic in writing.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the common Danish sign-off.
Tak for i dag. Alt ____!
The phrase is 'Alt godt'. 'Godt' must be in the neuter form to match 'alt'.
Which situation is MOST appropriate for using 'Alt godt'?
Choose the best context:
'Alt godt' is a closing phrase, not a greeting or a question.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Jeg skal rejse til Japan i morgen. B: Hvor spændende! ________.
When someone is leaving for a trip, 'Alt godt' is a perfect way to wish them well.
Match the Danish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are all related but have slightly different nuances.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where to use 'Alt godt'
Writing
- • Emails
- • SMS
- • Birthday Cards
- • Postcards
Speaking
- • Long Goodbyes
- • New Beginnings
- • Phone Calls
Alt godt vs. Med venlig hilsen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenTak for i dag. Alt ____!
The phrase is 'Alt godt'. 'Godt' must be in the neuter form to match 'alt'.
Choose the best context:
'Alt godt' is a closing phrase, not a greeting or a question.
A: Jeg skal rejse til Japan i morgen. B: Hvor spændende! ________.
When someone is leaving for a trip, 'Alt godt' is a perfect way to wish them well.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are all related but have slightly different nuances.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, if you have a friendly relationship. If it's your first day or a very formal company, use 'Med venlig hilsen'.
It is always 'Alt godt'. The 't' is required for grammatical agreement with the neuter word 'alt'.
No, it is too cheerful. Use 'Min dybeste medfølelse' instead.
No, you can say it out loud, especially when someone is embarking on a new journey or trip.
'Alt det bedste' is slightly more formal and 'bigger'. Use it for weddings or big milestones.
The 'o' is short (like 'u' in 'bus') and the 'dt' is very soft. It sounds a bit like 'gut'.
Absolutely, it is one of the most common ways to end a text in Denmark.
Literally, yes. But as a phrase, it means 'I wish you all the best'.
Yes, adding 'til dig' (to you) makes it slightly more personal and warm.
Some young people might write 'Alt g' in very casual chats, but 'Alt godt' is already very short.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Alt det bedste
similarAll the best
Hav det godt
similarTake care
Med venlig hilsen
specialized formWith kind regards
Alt vel
similarAll is well
Knus
informal alternativesHugs
