dobra robota
/ˈdɔ.bra rɔˈbɔ.ta/
The English phrase "well done" can be translated into Polish as dobra robota.
dobra robota is an exclamation of praise. It is a casual way to show appreciation.
Meaning: exclamation of praise (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase dobra robota literally translates to "good work".
Which one should you use?
While dobra robota is an exclamation used to praise someone's effort, dobrze zrobiony is an adjective used to describe an object that was constructed or completed well. Additionally, if you want to describe meat that is "well done" in terms of cooking, do not use dobra robota. Instead, use mocno wysmażony.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
dobra robota is in the nominative case and remains unchanged when used as a standalone exclamation of praise.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈdɔ.bra rɔˈbɔ.ta/. It has four syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use dobra robota to describe meat that is cooked well. Use mocno wysmażony instead.
Did you know?
- While dobra robota is used for praise, the word robota is the root of the English word 'robot', which was coined to describe forced labor.
- The word robota comes from the Proto-Slavic orbota, which originally referred to the work of a serf or forced laborer.
- While dobra robota praises an achievement, the word robota is also used in Polish to describe a 'chore' or a tedious task.
Examples in context
- Dobra robota!Well done!This sentence is useful for practicing the exclamation dobra robota.Tatoeba #3033629 by jeedrek, translation #464478 by lukaszpp
- Dobra robota, naprawiłeś ten komputer.Well done, you fixed this computer.
Example conversation
Piotr finished a difficult project at work and Anna praises him.
- AnnaDobra robota, Piotr!Well done, Piotr!
- PiotrDziękuję, Anno.Thank you, Anna.
- AnnaWłożyłeś w to dużo pracy.You put a lot of work into it.
- PiotrTo bardzo miłe.That is very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “well done” translations and entries dobra robota, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dobra, dobra robota, robota, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
