добър
dobắr[doˈbɤr]
The English word 'good' is translated into Bulgarian as добър (dobắr).
добър is used to describe something that is pleasant, enjoyable.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
Which one should you use?
While добър means 'good' in terms of quality or character, хубав is often used to mean 'nice' or 'pleasant' regarding appearance or weather.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective добър must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, using добра for feminine nouns and добро for neuter nouns. The adjective добър must agree in number with the noun it modifies, using добри for plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
dobắr
Did you know?
- In Bulgarian, the word добър is used to wish people a 'good morning' (добро утро) and a 'good day' (добър ден), but the word for 'good night' is лека нощ, which actually means 'light night'.
- In some Bulgarian dialects, the word добър can be used ironically to describe someone who is being overly naive or easily fooled.
- While добър means 'good', Bulgarians often use the word хубаво to express agreement or approval, similar to saying 'good' or 'fine' in English when confirming a plan.
Examples in context
- Том е добър баща.Tom is a good father.This sentence shows how to use добър to describe a person's role as a father.Tatoeba #12195768 by NikiTricky, translation #2646965 by CK
- Ти си добър лекар.You're a good doctor.This sentence demonstrates using добър to describe a professional's quality as a doctor.Tatoeba #3328969 by korobo4ka, translation #2646666 by CK
- Ти си добър певец.You're a good singer.This sentence illustrates using добър to describe a person's talent as a singer.Tatoeba #3328972 by korobo4ka, translation #2646665 by CK
- Добър денGood day
- Добър вечерGood evening
- Добър следобедGood afternoon
- Добър резултатGood result
- Това е изключително добро представяне.This is an exceptional performance.
- Отлична работаExcellent work
- Отлично изпълнениеExcellent performance
- Добре си го направил!You did it well!
- Хубаво мястоNice place
- Хубаво времеGood weather
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Example conversation
Victoria and Martin are talking about a movie they just watched.
- Виктория ViktoriyaХареса ли ти филмът?Haresa li ti filmat?Did you like the movie?
- Мартин MartinДа, това беше добър избор.Da, tova beshe Dobar izbor.Yes, that was a good choice.
- Виктория ViktoriyaСъгласна съм, историята беше интересна.Saglasna sam, istoriyata beshe interesna.I agree, the story was interesting.
- Мартин MartinИ двамата сме прекарали добър час.I dvamata sme prekarali Dobar chas.We both spent a good hour.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry добър, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
