Добре, дякую (dobre, dyakuyu)
phrase · Beginner · Greetings & Phrases
Meaning
English: Fine, thank you
The standard reply to how are you.
Examples
🗣 Як справи? — Добре, дякую!
💬 How are you? — Fine, thank you!
Etymology
‘Добре, дякую’ means ‘Fine, thank you’, where ‘добре’ means ‘fine’ and ‘дякую’ comes from Old Church Slavonic ‘даку’ meaning ‘to thank’. This phrase expresses gratitude and acknowledgment.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Добре, дякую’ is an informal conversational response often used after someone inquires about one’s well-being. It is commonly spoken and understood in everyday interactions.
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