dobré ráno
[dobrɛː raːno]
Good morning in Czech is dobré ráno.
dobré ráno is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning. It is typically used very early in the morning, often implying the very start of the day or a sense of freshness.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective dobré (good) and the neuter noun ráno (morning).
Which one should you use?
While dobré ráno is a literal translation of "good morning", it is often considered less common or more formal/poetic than the standard greeting dobrý den (good day) used during daylight hours.
Did you know?
- If you wake up a person with a loud dobré ráno, it can sometimes be perceived as a humorous or slightly ironic way to point out that they are still half-asleep.
- The Czech word ráno comes from the Proto-Slavic root *ranъ. This root is related to the concept of being 'early' rather than just a block of time on the clock.
- In formal Czech, it is customary to accompany dobré ráno or dobrý den with a handshake. Unlike some cultures, Czechs generally avoid kissing on the cheek during professional morning greetings.
Examples in context
- Dobré ráno, dámy a pánové!Good morning, ladies and gentlemen!This example shows how to use dobré ráno when addressing a group of ladies and gentlemen.Tatoeba #4437632 by lovermann, translation #559672 by khalidahmadzai
- Dobré ráno!Good morning!This is a simple way to say dobré ráno.Tatoeba #855310 by pirytm, translation #329713 by YURY0608
- Dobré ráno.Good morning.This shows dobré ráno used as a written or spoken statement.Tatoeba #871489 by vita, translation #2258234 by _undertoad
- Dobré ráno, pane/učiteli/doktore.Good morning, sir/teacher/doctor.
- Ahoj! Dobré ráno, přítelé.Hi! Good morning, friends.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukáš and Tereza encounter each other at a coffee shop in the morning.
- LukášDobré ráno, Terezo.Good morning, Tereza.
- TerezaDobré ráno, Lukáši.Good morning, Lukáš.
- LukášMáš už kávu?Do you have coffee already?
- TerezaAno, právě jsem si ji koupila.Yes, I just bought it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good morning” translations and entries dobré ráno, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ráno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
