до́бре
dóbre
The English phrase 'ok' can be translated into Ukrainian using several forms, most commonly до́бре (dóbre). Wiktionary also lists гара́зд (harázd).
Meaning: acknowledgement or acceptance (intj)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| до́бре | dóbre |
| гара́зд | harázd |
The phrase is used to express acknowledgement or acceptance. In digital interfaces and computing contexts, the English loanword ОК is standard for buttons or confirmation prompts.
Which one should you use?
While до́бре is a general 'ok', гара́зд is often used to mean 'fine' or 'all right' in a more colloquial sense, often implying that a situation is in good order. Additionally, Нормально is an informal expression for OK that carries a connotation of normality or average.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word до́бре is the adverbial form used for 'ok'. This is distinct from the related form добро́, which functions as a noun meaning 'goodness' or 'wealth/goods'.
How do you pronounce it?
dóbre
Did you know?
- The noun form добро́, which relates to the phrase 'ok', can also mean 'wealth' or 'property' in older or more literary Ukrainian contexts.
- While ОК is used on computer screens, saying the English letters 'O-K' aloud in a formal Ukrainian business meeting might be seen as too informal or overly Westernized.
- In some contexts, до́бре can be used as a discourse marker to start a new topic or transition a conversation, functioning more like 'right then' or 'alright' than a simple agreement.
Example sentences for Ukrainian are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ok” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
