hej

Other ways to say it

• goddaggood day (as a greeting)

Saying goodbye

• hej hejbyeThe everyday goodbye; most Danes say it to anyone, the person at the till included.
• hej så længebye for nowLight and friendly, among people you know.

Greeting somebody

• hejhi, helloThe everyday hello, to almost anyone, at any hour: Danish has little formal greeting left.