Good morning: meaning, definitions and examples

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good morning

 

[ ɡʊd ˈmɔːrnɪŋ ]

Phrase
Context #1 | Phrase

greeting

Used as a polite greeting or to express good wishes on meeting or parting during the morning.

Synonyms

hello in the morning, morning greetings.

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Word Description / Examples
good morning

Repetition can be used for emphasis or to add warmth or enthusiasm to the greeting. Common in informal settings or when expressing excitement.

  • Good morning, good morning! It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
  • Good morning, good morning! Ready for our trip?
morning greetings

General term referring to any type of greeting used in the morning. Often used when describing the act of greeting or mentioning morning rituals.

  • Morning greetings are important to start the day right.
  • She gave her usual morning greetings to everyone in the office.
hello in the morning

A more casual and informal way to greet someone in the morning. Often used among friends, family, or colleagues.

  • Hello in the morning! Did you get that email?
  • Hello in the morning! How's everything going?

Examples of usage

  • Good morning, how are you today?
  • I just wanted to say good morning before starting my day.

Translations

Translations of the word "good morning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bom dia

🇮🇳 सुप्रभात

🇩🇪 Guten Morgen

🇮🇩 Selamat pagi

🇺🇦 доброго ранку

🇵🇱 dzień dobry

🇯🇵 おはようございます

🇫🇷 bonjour

🇪🇸 buenos días

🇹🇷 günaydın

🇰🇷 좋은 아침

🇸🇦 صباح الخير

🇨🇿 dobré ráno

🇸🇰 dobré ráno

🇨🇳 早上好

🇸🇮 dobro jutro

🇮🇸 góðan daginn

🇰🇿 қайырлы таң

🇬🇪 დილა მშვიდობისა

🇦🇿 sabahınız xeyir

🇲🇽 buenos días

Etymology

The phrase 'good morning' has been used in English since the 15th century. It is a combination of the adjective 'good' and the noun 'morning', creating a friendly and positive greeting for the start of the day.