Bedeutung
Expressing a positive status.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Slovenians value 'skromnost' (modesty). Saying 'kar dobro' is a way to avoid appearing boastful while still being positive. In the capital, the phrase is often shortened to 'Kr u redu'. It's a sign of being a 'Ljubljančan'. In villages, 'kar dobro' is often followed by a comment on work or weather, showing that well-being is tied to the environment. In business, 'kar dobro' indicates steady progress without risks. It's a sign of a reliable partner.
The Modesty Rule
When in doubt, use 'kar dobro' instead of 'zelo dobro' to sound more like a native.
Adjective Agreement
Remember that 'dobro' changes to 'dobra' or 'dober' if you are describing a specific noun.
Bedeutung
Expressing a positive status.
The Modesty Rule
When in doubt, use 'kar dobro' instead of 'zelo dobro' to sound more like a native.
Adjective Agreement
Remember that 'dobro' changes to 'dobra' or 'dober' if you are describing a specific noun.
The 'Kr' Shortcut
Use 'kr' in text messages to friends to look like a pro.
Honesty Matters
If things are actually bad, don't say 'kar dobro'. Slovenians appreciate genuine answers.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank to say you are doing 'quite well'.
Kako si? ___ dobro.
'Kar' is the correct particle to modify 'dobro' in this context.
Which response is the most natural for a casual greeting?
A: Kako gre? B: ________
'Kar dobro' is the most natural and culturally appropriate response.
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English equivalent.
Phrases: 1. Kar dobro, 2. Zelo dobro, 3. Slabo
Matching the intensity of the adverbs.
Complete the dialogue.
Prodajalec: Je bila pica v redu? Kupec: Ja, bila je ___ ___.
Since 'pica' is feminine, the adjective must be 'dobra'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Intensity Scale
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenKako si? ___ dobro.
'Kar' is the correct particle to modify 'dobro' in this context.
A: Kako gre? B: ________
'Kar dobro' is the most natural and culturally appropriate response.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Matching the intensity of the adverbs.
Prodajalec: Je bila pica v redu? Kupec: Ja, bila je ___ ___.
Since 'pica' is feminine, the adjective must be 'dobra'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it in almost any situation, from casual to semi-formal.
Yes! 'Hrana je kar dobra' is a very common way to compliment a meal.
'Kar dobro' sounds more natural and slightly more modest than just 'dobro'.
No, it's a particle. It just sounds like the English word 'car'.
Yes, it means 'quite badly' or 'pretty bad'.
Yes, it is a standard phrase used across all regions.
You can write 'kar dobro' or the informal 'kr dobr'.
Yes, 'On je kar dober človek' (He is a quite good person).
It's slightly more positive than 'v redu'.
It's a common colloquial shortening of 'kar' in spoken Slovenian.
Verwandte Redewendungen
V redu
synonymIn order / Okay
Precej dobro
similarQuite well
Zelo dobro
builds onVery well
Tako-tako
contrastSo-so
Niti ne tako dobro
contrastNot even that well
