добрий
dobryi
The Ukrainian word for kind is добрий (dobryi).
добрий describes someone who is benevolent, courteous, friendly or generous. Depending on the context, it can also mean good, such as describing the quality of an object, the weather or a day.
Meaning: benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes its ending based on the gender of the person being described: добра is used for feminine subjects. The plural form of the adjective is добрі. The form добрим is used in the instrumental case, often following the preposition з (with) to mean with a kind person.
How do you pronounce it?
dobryi
Did you know?
- While добрий means kind, the noun добро refers to 'goodness' or 'wealth/goods', showing how the concept of kindness is linguistically linked to the idea of having something valuable.
- If you describe a person as добрий in a sarcastic tone, it can imply they are naive or easily manipulated by others.
- In certain folk songs or poetic contexts, добрий can be used to describe a 'brave' or 'noble' hero, adding a layer of heroic status beyond mere friendliness.
Examples in context
- Він добрий до мене.He's kind to me.This sentence shows how to use добрий to describe behavior toward someone.Tatoeba #7365493 by Anjy, translation #391578 by CK
- Том добрий і щедрий.Tom is kind and generous.This sentence demonstrates using добрий alongside another adjective.Tatoeba #5151136 by deniko, translation #3662360 by CK
- Він завжди був добрий до мене.He's always been kind to me.This sentence illustrates the use of добрий in a continuous context.Tatoeba #6298109 by lingvokrolik, translation #300552 by CK
- Ви такий ласкавий!You are so kind!
- Дякую! Ви дійсно дуже добрий.Thank you! You are really kind.
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Example conversation
Two neighbors are talking about a new person in the building.
- Олена OlenaТи знаєш нашого нового сусіда?Ty znayesh nashoho novoho susida?Do you know our new neighbor?
- Андрій AndriiТак, він дуже добрий.Tak, vin duzhe dobryi.Yes, he is very kind.
- Олена OlenaЯ теж це помітила.Ya tezh tse pometyla.I noticed that too.
- Андрій AndriiВін завжди допомагає всім.Vin zavzhdy dopomahaye vsim.He always helps everyone.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
