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good, nice, fine, good, kind
/ˈdɔ.brɨ/
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A positive quality describing something satisfactory, kind, or suitable, and also used in the common greeting dzień dobry.
Examples
Jego wybór był dobry.
His choice was good.
Mamy dobry plan na weekend.
We have a good plan for the weekend.
To dobry pomysł.
That is a good idea.
Twoja decyzja była dobra.
Your decision was good.
Jest dobry przyjaciel.
He is a good friend.
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wspaniały
uprzejmy
hojny
życzliwy
znakomity
świetny
idealny
serdeczny
szlachetny
wspaniały
Meanings
Examples
To jest dobry film.
This is a good film.
Mamy dobry plan na weekend.
We have a good plan for the weekend.
Kupiłem dobry chleb w sklepie.
I bought a good bread at the store.
To dobry pomysł.
That is a good idea.
Jego wybór był dobry.
His choice was good.
W tej restauracji serwują dobry rosół.
This restaurant serves a good chicken broth.
Similar words
świetny
znakomity
doskonały
cudowny
wspaniały
idealny
Examples
Mój brat jest dobry człowiek.
My brother is a good person.
Nauczycielka jest dobra i cierpliwa.
The teacher is good and patient.
To był dobry gest pomocy.
That was a good act of help.
Jest dobry przyjaciel.
He is a good friend.
Twoja decyzja była dobra.
Your decision was good.
Wszyscy uważają go za dobrego człowieka.
Everyone regards him as a good person.
Similar words
życzliwy
uprzejmy
hojny
szlachetny
serdeczny
wspaniały
Etymology
From Old Polish dobry, inherited from Proto‑Slavic dòbrъ meaning ‘good’.
FAQ
What does dobry mean in Polish?
dobry means good, describing quality, kindness, or suitability.
How do I match dobry with different noun genders?
Use dobry for masculine nouns, dobra for feminine, and dobre for neuter.
Can dobry be used as an adverb?
No, the adverb form is dobrze; dobry is only an adjective.
What is the polite greeting that includes dobry?
The phrase dzień dobry means “good day” and is used as a standard greeting.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of dobry?
The comparative is lepszy and the superlative is najlepszy.
Is dobry ever used as a surname?
Yes, Dobry can appear as a family name, but its primary use is as an adjective.
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