Signification
Wishing someone recovery from illness.
Contexte culturel
It is common to send a 'blomsterhilsen' (flower greeting) with a card saying 'God bedring' if someone is in the hospital. When a colleague returns after being sick, you don't say 'God bedring' anymore; you say 'Dejligt at se dig rask igen' (Nice to see you healthy again). In Greenlandic Danish, the phrase is used similarly, but often with a very direct and sincere tone, reflecting close-knit community ties. On platforms like MobilePay, Danes often send a small amount of money for 'syge-slik' (sick-candy) with the message 'God bedring'.
Add 'Rigtig'
Always add 'rigtig' before 'god bedring' to sound more like a native speaker. It adds warmth and sincerity.
Don't say 'Godt'
Even though 'godt' is common in other phrases (like 'Godt gået'), it is always 'God' here.
Signification
Wishing someone recovery from illness.
Add 'Rigtig'
Always add 'rigtig' before 'god bedring' to sound more like a native speaker. It adds warmth and sincerity.
Don't say 'Godt'
Even though 'godt' is common in other phrases (like 'Godt gået'), it is always 'God' here.
The 'Hils' Rule
If you hear someone's family member is sick, always say 'Hils og sig god bedring' (Greet them and say get well soon).
Use with 'med'
If you know what is wrong, add 'med [the illness]' to show you were listening.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to wish someone a recovery.
___ bedring!
'Bedring' is common gender, so the adjective must be 'god'.
Match the situation to the best response.
Your boss is home with the flu.
'God bedring' is the only appropriate phrase for illness.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg har desværre brækket min arm. B: Ej, det er jeg ked af. ___ ___ ___ ___.
This is a warm, natural way to respond to an injury.
Which sentence is grammatically correct and natural?
Choose one:
Both 'god bedring' and 'en god bedring' can be used, though the version without 'en' is more common in short wishes.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'God bedring'
Illness
- • Flu
- • Cold
- • Fever
Injury
- • Broken leg
- • Surgery
- • Back pain
Mental Health
- • Stress
- • Burnout
- • Sadness
Banque d exercices
4 exercices___ bedring!
'Bedring' is common gender, so the adjective must be 'god'.
Your boss is home with the flu.
'God bedring' is the only appropriate phrase for illness.
A: Jeg har desværre brækket min arm. B: Ej, det er jeg ked af. ___ ___ ___ ___.
This is a warm, natural way to respond to an injury.
Choose one:
Both 'god bedring' and 'en god bedring' can be used, though the version without 'en' is more common in short wishes.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is appropriate, but often people add 'Pas på dig selv' to be more sensitive.
Not at all. It is the standard phrase for everyone, from your best friend to your doctor.
'God bedring' is a wish for the process; 'Bliv rask' is a command to be healthy. Use the former.
No, for a sneeze you say 'Prosit!'. Use 'God bedring' only if they are actually sick.
Yes, it is perfectly polite and expected in Danish work culture.
Simply say 'Tak' or 'Mange tak'.
Outside of this phrase, it's mostly used in medical or formal contexts to describe improvement.
Yes, but usually sarcastically among friends!
No, 'God bedring' is as short as it gets.
You can say 'en god bedring', but 'God bedring' alone is more common as a standalone wish.
Expressions liées
Pas på dig selv
similarTake care of yourself
Kom snart på højkant
synonymGet back on your feet soon
Håber du snart er frisk igen
similarHope you are fresh/healthy again soon
God rekonvalescens
specialized formGood convalescence
Krya på dig
similarGet well (Swedish)
Bliv hurtigt rask
similarBecome healthy quickly
