g'day
greeting · casual
Hello, good day.
How Aussies use it
- G'day, how ya going?
- G'day mate!
How to pronounce ‘g'day’
Say it like this: guh-DAY
‘g'day’ in a conversation
Neighbour: G'day! You must be new here.
Omar: G'day, yes, we just moved in. I'm Omar.
Good to know
Friendly and informal. Fine at a café or with workmates, less common in formal emails.
A common mistake
It's a greeting only. Don't use it to say goodbye; say 'see ya' or 'catch ya later'.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use hello instead.
Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.
Quick check
What does ‘g'day’ mean?
- Hello, good day.
- A short break at work, especially a morning tea break.
- McDonald's.
Show the answer
A. Hello, good day.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'g'day' mean in Australia?
Hello, good day. Friendly and informal. Fine at a café or with workmates, less common in formal emails.
Can I say 'g'day' at work?
With workmates, yes. 'g'day' is fine in a chat at smoko or a casual message, but don't use it with clients, in formal emails, or in the PTE and IELTS writing tests.
How do you pronounce 'g'day'?
Say it like this: guh-DAY. Press 'Hear it' on this page to listen.