G'day

Slang Term Australian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

Meaning: Hello (Australian greeting).

你好(澳大利亚问候语)
Hola (saludo australiano).
こんにちは(オーストラリアの挨拶)
안녕 (호주식 인사)

Quintessential Australian greeting, a contraction of 'good day.' Friendly and informal.

最具代表性的澳大利亚问候语,是'good day'的缩写形式。友好且非正式。
El saludo australiano por excelencia, una contracción de 'good day.' Amistoso e informal.
オーストラリアを代表する挨拶で、「good day」の短縮形です。親しみやすくカジュアルな表現です。
호주를 대표하는 인사말로, 'good day'를 줄인 표현. 친근하고 격식 없는 인사.

Examples

  1. G'day mate!
    你好啊,伙计!
    ¡Hola, colega!
    やあ、元気?
    안녕, 친구!
  2. G'day, how ya goin'?
    你好,最近怎么样?
    Hola, ¿qué tal?
    やあ、調子はどう?
    안녕, 잘 지내?
  3. G'day, good to see ya.
    你好,很高兴见到你。
    Hola, me alegro de verte.
    やあ、会えてよかった。
    안녕, 만나서 반가워.

Pronunciation

/ɡəˈdeɪ/

Usage Guide

Context: Australian

Tone: friendly, relaxed

✓ Do Say

  • G'day mate
    你好啊,伙计
    Hola, colega
    やあ、元気?
    안녕, 친구

✗ Don't Say

  • Sounds stereotypical if non-Australian
    非澳大利亚人使用时可能听起来像是刻板印象
    Puede sonar estereotípico si no eres australiano
    オーストラリア人でない場合、ステレオタイプに聞こえることがあります
    호주 사람이 아니면 전형적인 흉내로 들릴 수 있음

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Origin & History

Australian contraction of 'good day.' Iconic Australian greeting.

Cultural Context

Era: Traditional Australian

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal in Australia

Variations

G'dayG'day mate

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