добре
dóbre[ˈdɔbre]
The English phrase 'okay' can be translated into Ukrainian as добре (dóbre).
добре is a common and neutral way to express 'okay' in Ukrainian. It is frequently used in the phrase все добре, which means 'everything is okay'. This specific phrase is often used to reassure someone that a situation is under control or that no harm has been done.
Meaning: OK (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word добре literally means 'well' or 'good'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While добре is a neutral and standard option, you may encounter other variations depending on the setting. Так can be used to express agreement in formal contexts. In informal settings, younger generations often use the loanword окей, which is a transliteration of the English word. Another informal way to say 'okay' is нормально.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, добре does not change its form based on the gender or number of the subject it describes when used in the context of 'everything is okay'.
How do you pronounce it?
dóbre
Did you know?
- The Ukrainian word добре is a linguistic relative of the English word 'good' through an ancient root shared by almost all Indo-European languages.
- While добре means 'okay' or 'well' in Ukrainian, the word dobrze means the exact same thing in Polish, reflecting the deep historical ties between the two languages.
- When using the loanword окей, Ukrainians often use it to signal a very modern, Westernized social identity, especially in urban tech or business circles.
Examples in context
- Вже все добре.It's okay now.This sentence shows how to use добре to say that a situation is fine.Tatoeba #5659039 by AlexMar, translation #8837034 by deniko
- Зі мною все добре.I am okay.This sentence demonstrates using добре to express that one's personal state is okay.Tatoeba #5653402 by Anjy, translation #376402 by saeb
- З Томом все добре?Is Tom doing okay?This sentence shows how to ask if someone is doing okay using добре.Tatoeba #6871633 by deniko, translation #1841482 by CK
- Чи можемо ми зустрітися о шостій годині? – Добре!Can we meet at 6 o'clock? – Okay!
- Чи погоджуєтесь ви з цим рішенням? – Так, погоджуюсь.Do you agree with this decision? – Yes, I agree (Okay).
- Можна використовувати твій комп'ютер? – Гаразд, але будь обережний.Can I use your computer? – Okay, but be careful.
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Example conversation
Andriy and Iryna are deciding when to meet.
- Андрій AndriiЗустрінемося о шостій годині?Zustrinemo-sia o shostiy hodyni?Shall we meet at six o'clock?
- Ірина IrynaДобре, до зустрічі!Dobre, do zustrichi!Okay, see you later!
- Андрій AndriiЯ зателефоную тобі пізніше.Ya zatelefonuyu tobi piznishe.I will call you later.
- Ірина IrynaДобре, буду чекати.Dobre, budu chekaty.Okay, I'll be waiting.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry добре, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries добре, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
