Have a good day Meaning in English

expression

US

HAV-uh-GOOD-DAY or HAV-uh-GID-DAY

UK

hav-uh-GOOD-DAY

Definition

A polite way to say goodbye and wish someone happiness throughout the rest of their day.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both formal and informal situations, often used when parting, especially in service contexts or at the end of conversations. Alternative phrases include 'have a nice day' or 'enjoy your day.' Not typically said late in the day.

• Spanish: que tengas un buen día - que pase un buen día
• Portuguese (BR): tenha um bom dia
• Portuguese (PT): tenha um bom dia
• Chinese (Simplified): 祝你有美好的一天 - 祝你今天愉快
• Chinese (Traditional): 祝你有美好的一天 - 祝你今天愉快
• Hindi: आपका दिन शुभ हो
• Arabic: أتمنى لك يوماً سعيداً
• Bengali: শুভ দিন কাটুক - ভালো দিন কাটুক
• Russian: Хорошего дня - Приятного дня
• Japanese: 良い一日を
• Vietnamese: Chúc một ngày tốt lành - Chúc bạn một ngày vui vẻ
• Korean: 좋은 하루 보내세요
• Turkish: İyi günler - Güzel bir gün geçir
• Urdu: اچھا دن گزرے - آپ کا دن خوشگوار گزرے
• Indonesian: Semoga harimu menyenangkan - Semoga harimu baik

Example Sentences

I hope you have a good day.

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Thank you! You too, have a good day!

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I always tell my friends to have a good day.

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Alright, I’ll see you tomorrow. Have a good day!

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Thanks for your help—have a good day!

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If you need anything else, just ask. Have a good day!

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