добар
dobar[ˈdɔbar]
The Macedonian word for good is добар (dobar).
добар is an adjective used to describe something that is pleasant or enjoyable.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
Which one should you use?
Use the masculine form добар when describing a masculine noun, such as добар човек (a good man).
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the adjective is добра, the neuter form is добро and the plural form is добри.
How do you pronounce it?
dobar
Did you know?
- When saying 'good night' using добра ноќ, it is strictly a farewell used when someone is actually going to sleep, not a general evening greeting.
- The word добро can function as an interjection meaning 'okay' or 'alright' to signal agreement in a conversation, similar to how English speakers use 'fine'.
- In some contexts, добар can be used ironically to mean 'well-behaved' in a way that implies a person is being overly passive or naive.
Examples in context
- Добар ли е Том?Is Tom good?This sentence shows how to use добар to ask about a person's character.Tatoeba #4326314 by Lepotdeterre, translation #2244601 by CK
- Добар сум, а ти?I'm good, how 'bout you?This sentence demonstrates using добар to describe oneself.Tatoeba #4099175 by Lepotdeterre, translation #4097543 by hickeety
- Овој чај е добар.This tea is good.This sentence shows how to use добар to describe a pleasant taste.Tatoeba #2764688 by steborce, translation #1054375 by Eldad
- Добро утро!Good morning!
- Имаш добра идеја.You have a good idea.
- Сè е во ред, сè е добро.Everything is okay, everything is good.
- Одлична работа!Excellent work!
- Одличен избор!Great choice!
- 205 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Marija and Ivan are talking about a movie they just watched.
- Марија MarijaФилмот беше навистина добар.Filmot beshe navistina dobar.The movie was really good.
- Иван IvanДа, многу ми се допадна.Da, mnogu mi se dopadna.Yes, I liked it a lot.
- Марија MarijaИмаше ли некој добар дел?Imashe li nekoy dobar del?Was there a good part?
- Иван IvanКрајот беше најдобар.Krayot beshe najdobar.The ending was the best.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry добар, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
