dobro jutro
/dɔ̀ːbrɔ jùːtrɔ/
The English phrase "good morning" is translated into Slovenian as dobro jutro.
Dobro jutro is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning. This phrase is typically used only during the early morning hours.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of dobro (good) and jutro (morning).
Which one should you use?
While dobro jutro is used specifically for the morning, dober dan is the standard greeting used from midday through the afternoon.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective dobro is in the neuter gender to match the neuter noun jutro.
How do you pronounce it?
/dɔ̀ːbrɔ jùːtrɔ/
Did you know?
- The word jutro shares a common ancestor with the English word 'east', as both relate to the dawn and the rising sun.
- While dobro jutro is polite, in very casual settings among close friends, Slovenians might skip the 'good' entirely and simply say Živijo!
- In many Slovenian households, a greeting like dobro jutro is often accompanied by a subtle nod or a slight rise of the eyebrows to acknowledge the person.
Examples in context
- Dobro jutro, Tom. Kako si?Good morning, Tom. How are you?This is useful for seeing how to address someone by name after the greeting using dobro jutro.Tatoeba #11641828 by Adelpa, translation #11641782 by Adelpa
- Dobro jutro.Good morning.This shows a simple way to say the greeting using dobro jutro.Tatoeba #11627989 by Adelpa, translation #2258234 by _undertoad
- Dobro jutro!Good morning!This shows an enthusiastic way to say the greeting using dobro jutro.Tatoeba #11628127 by Adelpa, translation #329713 by YURY0608
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Petra and Luka meet in the office hallway in the morning.
- PetraDobro jutro, Luka.Good morning, Luka.
- LukaDobro jutro, Petra.Good morning, Petra.
- PetraKako si danes?How are you today?
- LukaDobro, hvala.Fine, thanks.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good morning” translations and entries dobro jutro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jutro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
