godt

Godt is a word in Danish and Norwegian that most often functions as an adverb meaning "well" or as an adjective in fixed phrases meaning "good." In usage, godt modifies verbs or adjectives, or serves as an interjection to express approval. Typical examples include "Det går godt" (Things are going well) and "Godt nytt år" (Happy New Year). In Norwegian, usage mirrors Danish, with "godt" appearing in similar expressions and collocations.

Etymology: The modern form derives from the same Proto-Germanic root as the word "good" found in other Germanic languages. In Danish and Norwegian spelling, "godt" is the neuter or adverbial form of "god" used where an adverbial intensifier, rather than the adjective "god", is required.

As a surname: Godt is occasionally found as a family name in Danish-speaking regions. It is uncommon and not typically associated with widely known historical figures or organizations. There are no widely recognized places named Godt.

In other contexts, "Godt" may appear in discussions of Scandinavian linguistics as an example of adverbial derivation from the adjective "god."