Polish · Greetings & Essentials
"Okay" in Polish: dobrze
dobrze
Okay in Polish is dobrze. Dobrze can mean okay as a reply or well as an adverb; dobry is an adjective needing agreement.
A first use of okay
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How to pronounce dobrze
Say it
dobzhe
/dɔbʐɛ/
In dobrze, rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions. The content words in dobrze normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Okay" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dobrze | Okay The main expression for okay. | The main expression for okay. |
| w porządku | Okay Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use dobrze in real life
- 1A first use of okay
Dobrze, przyjdę jutro.
Okay, I will come tomorrow.
This is a natural setting for dobrze.
- 2A second conversational context
Dobrze, rozumiem.
Okay, I understand.
Notice how dobrze fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Wszystko idzie dobrze.
Everything is going well.
Dobrze can mean okay as a reply or well as an adverb; dobry is an adjective needing agreement.
Mistakes English speakers make with dobrze
Incorrect: Wszystko idzie dobry.
Correct: Wszystko idzie dobrze.
Use the adverb dobrze for how things are going; dobry is an adjective.
Incorrect: wszystko idzie dobry
Correct: dobrze
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in dobrze; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Dobrze can mean okay as a reply or well as an adverb; dobry is an adjective needing agreement.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice okay
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Dobrze, przyjdę jutro.
Okay, I will come tomorrow.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Dobrze, rozumiem.
Okay, I understand.
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 "Okay" in Polish
When should I say dobrze?
Dobrze can mean okay as a reply or well as an adverb; dobry is an adjective needing agreement.
Is w porządku another way to say okay?
W porządku is a useful related expression. The main form here is dobrze; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with dobrze?
Avoid Wszystko idzie dobry. In this context, use Wszystko idzie dobrze. Use the adverb dobrze for how things are going; dobry is an adjective.
Can you show dobrze in a sentence?
Wszystko idzie dobrze. — Everything is going well.
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