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"Good" in Polish: dobry
dobry
Good in Polish is dobry. Use dobry for a masculine singular noun, dobra for feminine and dobre for neuter. Dobry is an adjective; dobrze is the adverb used for doing something well.
Masculine subject
To jest dobry pomysł.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce dobry
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dobrih
/dɔbrɨ/
In dobry, y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in dobry normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Good" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dobry | good Masculine nominative singular. | Masculine nominative singular. |
| dobra | good Feminine nominative singular. | Feminine nominative singular. |
| dobre | good Neuter nominative singular. | Neuter nominative singular. |
How to use dobry in real life
- 1Masculine subject
To jest dobry pomysł.
That is a good idea.
Dobry agrees with the masculine subject in this sentence.
- 2Feminine subject
Zupa jest dobra.
The soup is good.
Use dobra with this feminine subject.
- 3Neuter subject
To miejsce jest dobre na spacer.
This place is good for a walk.
The ending in dobre agrees with this neuter subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with dobry
Incorrect: Zupa jest dobry.
Correct: Zupa jest dobra.
The feminine subject needs dobra, rather than masculine dobry.
Incorrect: To miejsce jest dobry na spacer.
Correct: To miejsce jest dobre na spacer.
The neuter subject needs dobre, rather than masculine dobry.
Good to know
Dobry is an adjective; dobrze is the adverb used for doing something well.
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Describe good in context
Partner
Jak to opiszesz?
How would you describe it?
You
To jest dobry pomysł.
That is a good idea.
Partner
A drugi przykład?
And another example?
You
Zupa jest dobra.
The soup is good.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good" in Polish
When do I use dobry?
Dobry is an adjective; dobrze is the adverb used for doing something well.
What is the feminine form of dobry?
Use dobra. For example: Zupa jest dobra. — The soup is good.
What is the neuter form of dobry?
Use dobre. For example: To miejsce jest dobre na spacer. — This place is good for a walk.
Can I use dobry unchanged with every noun?
No. dobry, dobra and dobre show nominative singular agreement. Other cases of dobry may require further changes.
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