dobro veče
Latin
To say good evening in Bosnian, use dobro veče, the standard evening greeting. If unsure, use dobro veče. Wiktionary also lists dobra večer.
Meaning: greeting said in the evening (intj)
Ways to say it
| Bosnian | Note |
|---|---|
| dobro veče | Latin |
| dobra večer | Latin |
Dobro veče is the standard and most common way to say good evening, including in formal settings. Guests might say Dobro veče! Hvala vam što ste nas pozvali, meaning good evening, thank you for inviting us.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is made of the adjective dobro, meaning good and the noun veče, meaning evening.
Which one should you use?
dobra večer is another form of the same greeting, built on a different word for evening.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective dobro is neuter to match the neuter noun veče.
Did you know?
- The word veče shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'evening' and the Latin 'vesper', meaning they belong to the same linguistic family.
- In many Slavic cultures, including Bosnia, the greeting is not just a polite formality but a ritual of acknowledgment. Using it when entering a room signals that you recognize the presence of others and respect the shared space.
- While dobro veče is a greeting, the related word večera refers specifically to the evening meal, or dinner, rather than the time of day.
Examples in context
- Dobro veče svima.Good evening to everyone.
- Dobro veče, kako ste?Good evening, how are you?
- Dobro veče, gospodo.Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
Example conversation
Jasmina meets Amar at a restaurant in the evening.
- JasminaDobro veče, Amare.Good evening, Amar.
- AmarDobro veče, Jasmina.Good evening, Jasmina.
- JasminaDa li si već naručio?Have you already ordered?
- AmarNe, još uvijek čekam.No, I am still waiting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good evening” translations and entries dobro veče, dobra večer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dobro, veče, CC BY-SA 4.0.
