дуже добре
duzhe dobre
The English phrase "very good" is expressed in Ukrainian as дуже добре (duzhe dobre).
дуже добре is used to describe something of high quality or to show agreement and approval. When used as a standalone exclamation, Дуже добре expresses approval or signals that you understand and agree with what someone has said.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of дуже (meaning "very") and добре (meaning "well" or "good").
How does it change in a sentence?
The form дуже добре functions as an adverb to describe how an action is done, or as a neuter adjective to describe a neuter noun or a general situation. If you are describing a masculine noun, such as a person or a specific object, use the adjective form дуже добрий. When describing a feminine noun, the phrase changes to дуже добра.
How do you pronounce it?
duzhe dobre
Did you know?
- In Ukrainian, the concept of 'good' can split into добрий, referring to moral kindness or quality, and хороший, referring to aesthetic or functional excellence.
- In English, 'very' is an intensifier, but in the history of the word дуже, it traces back to the concept of being 'strong' or 'mighty'.
- In some contexts, repeating the word добре, добре in rapid succession can signal impatience or a desire to end the conversation, similar to saying 'yes, yes' in English.
Examples in context
- Дуже добре. Як ти?Very good. How are you?This sentence shows how to use дуже добре as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #6134868 by deniko, translation #464310 by lukaszpp
- Це було дуже добре.That was very good.This sentence shows дуже добре describing a past event.Tatoeba #6927729 by deniko, translation #1897770 by CK
- Том дуже добре грає.Tom is a very good player.This sentence shows дуже добре describing how someone performs an action.Tatoeba #6627875 by deniko, translation #6532679 by CK
- Я дуже добре вчусяI'm learning very well.
- Ваша презентація була відмінноюYour presentation was excellent.
- Ти готуєш дуже гарноYou cook very well.
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Example conversation
Dmytro and Iryna are discussing a plan for the weekend.
- Дмитро DmytroДавай зустрінемось у суботу о sьомій.Davai zustrinemos u subotu o s'omyy.Let's meet on Saturday at seven.
- Ірина IrynaДуже добре, я буду там.Duzhe dobre, ya budu tam.Very good, I will be there.
- Дмитро DmytroТоді до зустрічі, Ірино!Todi do zustrichi, Iryno!Then see you later, Iryna!
- Ірина IrynaДо зустрічі, Дмитре!Do zustrichi, Dmytre!See you later, Dmytro!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries добре, дуже, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
