u redu
The Croatian phrase for okay is u redu.
u redu is used to express agreement or to confirm that a situation is acceptable, often meaning alright or fine.
Meaning: OK (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase u redu literally translates to in order.
Which one should you use?
You may also see Sve uredu used to mean everything is okay. Additionally, the borrowed term Okej serves as a popular informal alternative.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In casual spoken Croatian, people frequently use the loanword ok or the borrowed Okej instead.
Did you know?
- The phrase u redu is closely linked to the concept of a physical line or queue. If someone tells you to stand u redu, they are not saying you are okay but are asking you to get in line.
- While u redu is used for agreement, Croatians might use the phrase može (literally 'it can') as a more proactive way to say 'okay' when making plans.
- A common non-verbal accompaniment to u redu in Croatia is a slight nod of the head, but a sharp, single upward nod can sometimes signal a questioning 'okay?' rather than an agreement.
Examples in context
- Onda je sve u redu.Everything's okay then.This sentence shows the use of u redu to state that everything is okay.Tatoeba #13768575 by lostmindRH, translation #13768576 by lostmindRH
- Sve je u redu s mojim autom.Everything is okay with my car.
- Sve je u redu, ne brini.Everything is okay, don't worry.
Example conversation
Ivana and Marko are discussing the plans for the weekend.
- IvanaMožemo li se vidjeti sutra u pet sati?Can we meet tomorrow at five o'clock?
- MarkoDa, to je za mene u redu.Yes, that is okay with me.
- IvanaSuper, vidimo se onda sutra.Great, see you tomorrow then.
- MarkoDogovoreno, Ivana.It's a deal, Ivana.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
