dobře
[ˈdobr̝ɛ]
The English phrase 'ok' can be expressed in Czech as dobře.
The primary way to express acknowledgement, acceptance or an affirmative response is to use dobře, which can also translate to 'well' or 'good'. In computing contexts, the English loanword OK is used specifically to denote activating an 'OK' button.
Meaning: acknowledgement or acceptance (intj)
Which one should you use?
While dobře is a standard way to say 'ok' or 'well', other options exist depending on the nuance. For example, Ano means 'yes' and can be used for agreement, while Jasný literally means 'clear' but is used casually to convey 'ok'.
Related words
Did you know?
- In a conversation, a Czech speaker might repeat dobře, dobře quickly to signal that they have understood and want the other person to stop explaining.
- While dobře means 'ok', it is also the standard way to say 'well' in the context of health, as in 'I am feeling well'.
- The root of dobře can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *dʰabʰ-der.
Examples in context
- Můžeme to udělat zítra dopoledne?Can we do it tomorrow morning?
- V pořádku.OK.
- Dobře, rozumím.Okay, I understand.
- Dobře, uděláme to tak.Okay, we will do it that way.
Example conversation
Tomáš and Tereza are deciding where to eat dinner.
- TomášPůjdeme dneska do italské restaurace?Shall we go to an Italian restaurant today?
- TerezaDobře, to zní skvěle.Okay, that sounds great.
- TomášSetkáme se tam v šesté.We'll meet there at six.
- TerezaJasně, uvidíme se.Sure, see you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dobře, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dobře, CC BY-SA 4.0.
