dobrý
[ˈdobriː]
The Czech word for "good" is dobrý.
dobrý is used as an adjective to describe something pleasant or enjoyable. Depending on the context, other words might be more precise: výborný means "excellent", povedený means "awesome" or "fantastic" and kvalitní indicates that something is of high quality or great value.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
Which one should you use?
While dobrý is the standard adjective for "good", it is distinct from the noun dobro, which refers to abstract concepts such as "good" or "the forces of good". Additionally, while dobrý means "good", you might use pěkný to mean "nice", which can sometimes serve as a formal way to say "good" in certain contexts.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, dobrý must agree with the gender of the noun it modifies. Use dobrá for feminine nouns, dobré for neuter nouns and dobří for masculine animate plural nouns.
Did you know?
- The word dobrý serves as the root for dobročinitel, a term for a philanthropist. The prefix dobro- combined with činitel literally describes someone who 'does good'.
- When used sarcastically, dobrý functions similarly to the English 'fine, whatever'. It is used to signal disbelief or annoyance rather than any actual quality of goodness.
- While dobrý describes something pleasant, calling a person 'dobrý člověk' often implies they are morally upright and virtuous, rather than just 'nice'.
Examples in context
- V čem jsi dobrý?What are you good at?This sentence shows how to use dobrý when asking about someone's skills.Tatoeba #13750856 by Ergulis, translation #1513441 by horsebones
- Byl to dobrý rok.That was a good year.This sentence uses dobrý to describe a period of time.Tatoeba #5008934 by radush, translation #5008907 by CK
- Má dobrý hlas, že?She has a good voice, doesn't she?This sentence uses dobrý to describe a voice.Tatoeba #9034588 by genealog, translation #7397839 by CH
- Dobré ráno! Jak se máte?Good morning! How are you?
- Vaše práce je výborná.Your work is excellent.
- To je pěkný nápad.That's a nice idea.
- Máte kvalitní produkty.You have quality products.
- Mám se dobře. Co ty?I'm doing well. How about you?
- Fajn, půjdeme na večeři.Alright, let's go for dinner.
- To byla skvělá show!That was a great show!
- Tvůj vtip byl povedený.Your joke was awesome.
- 217 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jan and Lucie are talking about a movie they just watched.
- JanTo byl opravdu dobrý film.That was a really good movie.
- LucieSouhlasím, moc se mi líbil.I agree, I liked it a lot.
- JanMáš nějaký jiný dobrý tip?Do you have another good tip?
- LucieZkus si ten nový dokument.Try the new documentary.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good” translations and entries dobrý, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
