vrlo dobro
vrlo dobro is the Croatian way to say very good.
This phrase is used to describe something of high quality or a satisfactory result.
Which one should you use?
While vrlo dobro is a standard way to express this, jako dobro is a common alternative. The use of jako often feels slightly more colloquial or provides a sense of emphasizing intensity in spoken speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase vrlo dobro is the neuter form, used when describing a neuter noun or a general situation. If you are describing a masculine noun, you must change the ending to vrlo dobar. For a feminine noun, use vrlo dobra. When describing a noun in the plural, the adjective changes to vrlo dobre to match the noun.
Did you know?
- In a restaurant, if a waiter asks how your food is, replying with only dobro might actually sound slightly unenthusiastic or even dismissive.
- The word vrlo is derived from an adjective vȑlī that is no longer used in modern Croatian speech.
- The word dobro can also be used as a standalone phrase meaning 'okay' or 'alright' to signal agreement, much like the English 'fine'.
Examples in context
- Izvrsno! Hrana je bila nevjerojatna!Excellent! The food was incredible!
- Super! Ova kava je fantastična!Very good! This coffee is fantastic!
- Ovo je vrlo dobro.This is very good.
- Ovaj posao je urađen vrlo dobro.This job is done very well.
- Danas se osjećam vrlo dobro.I feel very good today.
Example conversation
Luka and Petra are discussing a project at work.
- LukaPogledaj moj novi izvještaj, Petra.Look at my new report, Petra.
- PetraSve izgleda vrlo dobro, Luka.Everything looks very good, Luka.
- LukaHvala ti na pomoći.Thank you for your help.
- PetraNema na čemu.You are welcome.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dobro, vrlo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
