🇩🇰 Danish phrases

How to Say "Well done" in Danish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Godt gået
"Well done" in Danish · say it like goht goh-et

The most natural way to say "Well done" in Danish is Godt gået. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Flot arbejde
more formal, often used in professional settings
Godt klaret
casual, often used among friends or peers

When to use it

You can use this phrase to congratulate someone on a job well done. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. Use it after someone has completed a task successfully or achieved a goal.

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Examples in Danish

DanishEnglish
Du har gjort et fantastisk stykke arbejde. Godt gået!You have done a fantastic job. Well done!
Jeg så, hvordan du præsenterede. Godt gået!I saw how you presented. Well done!
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'Godt gjort', which is less common and sounds awkward.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Godt gået, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Danish with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Godt gået'?

You can use it whenever you want to praise someone's effort or achievement.

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