добар посао
dobar posao
The phrase 'good job' in Serbian is добар посао (dobar posao).
добар посао is used to praise someone for a good job or for their efforts. In Serbian, it is more frequently used to describe the result of an effort, such as saying 'You did a good job', rather than serving as a spontaneous verbal cheer like the English exclamation 'Good job!'
Meaning: a phrase used to praise for a good job or efforts (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective добар (good) and the noun посао (job/work).
Which one should you use?
While добар посао describes the quality of the work done, браво is a more common and direct exclamation used to praise someone's performance or achievement.
How do you pronounce it?
dobar posao
Did you know?
- If you say добар посао to someone mid-task, it might sound like you are telling them they 'should' do a good job rather than praising what they are doing.
- To emphasize a 'really good job', Serbians often use the word сјајан, which literally means 'shining' or 'brilliant'. This elevates the praise from simply 'good' to 'splendid'.
- Serbian has a separate word, занат, for a job that requires a specific craft or trade. Using добар занат would specifically praise the technical skill of a craftsman rather than a general effort.
Examples in context
- Треба ми добар посао.I need a good job.This sentence shows how to use добар посао to express a need for a good job.Tatoeba #8874168 by Lebad, translation #5902891 by CK
- Урадио сам добар посао.I've done a good job.This sentence demonstrates using добар посао to state that a good job has been completed.Tatoeba #8894834 by Lebad, translation #8886326 by CK
- Dobar posao na prezentacijiGood job on the presentation
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Marija is praising Luka for finishing a project.
- MarijaЛука, завршио си све на време!Luka, you finished everything on time!
- LukaТрудио сам се да будем брз.I tried to be fast.
- MarijaСвака част, добар посао!Well done, good job!
- LukaХвала пуно, Марија.Thank you very much, Marija.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
