dobré popoludnie
The Slovak phrase for "good afternoon" is dobré popoludnie.
dobré popoludnie is a greeting used specifically to say good afternoon.
Meaning: greeting said in the afternoon (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of dobré (good) and popoludnie (afternoon).
Which one should you use?
While dobré popoludnie is a literal translation of "good afternoon", the more common and versatile greeting used throughout the day is Dobrý deň, which literally means "good day".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective dobré is in the neuter form to agree with the neuter noun popoludnie.
Did you know?
- Using dobré popoludnie in a professional email can be a red flag to native speakers that the writer is relying on an automated translation tool.
- Slovaks often accompany a greeting like dobré popoludnie with a firm handshake and direct eye contact, as avoiding eye contact can be perceived as untrustworthy.
- The noun popoludnie shares a root with pol, which means 'half' and refers to the halfway point of the day.
Examples in context
- Dobré popoludnie!Good afternoon.This sentence shows how to use the phrase dobré popoludnie.Tatoeba #9003661 by Dominika7, translation #499689 by CK
- Dobrý deňGood afternoon
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zuzana enters a small cafe where Peter is working.
- ZuzanaDobré popoludnie, Peter.Good afternoon, Peter.
- PeterDobré popoludnie, Zuzana. Čo si dnes potrebuješ?Good afternoon, Zuzana. What do you need today?
- ZuzanaDaj mi jednu kávu, prosím.Give me one coffee, please.
- PeterSamozrejme, hneď ti ju pripravím.Of course, I will prepare it for you right away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
