A1 Expression 중립

Jako dobro

Very good

Positive reinforcement or description

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문화적 배경

Croatians value sincerity. 'Jako dobro' is a genuine compliment, often used in hospitality to show appreciation for food and service. In the south, you might hear 'Jako lipo' more often for things that are visually pleasing or 'good' in a soulful way. 'Vrlo dobar' is the official grade 4. It is a prestigious grade, often the target for students who want to enter good high schools. Fans and commentators use 'Jako dobro' to describe tactical discipline and technical skill, reflecting the nation's high standards for football.

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The Safe Compliment

If you don't know what to say to be polite, 'Jako dobro' is almost always appropriate and appreciated.

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Watch the Gender

Remember that 'dobro' is for actions. If you're talking about a 'prijatelj' (friend), say 'Jako dobar prijatelj'.

Positive reinforcement or description

💡

The Safe Compliment

If you don't know what to say to be polite, 'Jako dobro' is almost always appropriate and appreciated.

⚠️

Watch the Gender

Remember that 'dobro' is for actions. If you're talking about a 'prijatelj' (friend), say 'Jako dobar prijatelj'.

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The 'Baš' Upgrade

Swap 'jako' for 'baš' (Baš dobro!) to sound more like a native speaker in casual conversation.

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Wait for the Smile

Croatians aren't always overly expressive, so a 'Jako dobro' is a significant sign of approval.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank to say 'You speak Croatian very well.'

Govoriš hrvatski ____ ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: jako dobro

We need the adverbial form 'jako dobro' to modify the verb 'govoriš'.

Which is the correct response to 'Kako si?' if you feel great?

Kako si?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Jako dobro.

'Jako dobro' is the standard adverbial response for well-being.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You just finished a delicious meal in Split.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Jako dobro!

It's the perfect way to compliment the food.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Idemo na kavu? B: ____ ____, vidimo se u tri!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Jako dobro

In this context, it means 'That sounds great/Good plan'.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

When to use Jako Dobro

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Food

  • Pizza
  • Kava
  • Večera
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Skills

  • Pjevanje
  • Rad
  • Govor
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Feelings

  • Zdravlje
  • Raspoloženje
  • Energija

Intensity Scale

Level
Dobro Good
Level +
Jako dobro Very good
Level ++
Izvrsno Excellent

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank to say 'You speak Croatian very well.' Fill Blank A1

Govoriš hrvatski ____ ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: jako dobro

We need the adverbial form 'jako dobro' to modify the verb 'govoriš'.

Which is the correct response to 'Kako si?' if you feel great? Choose A1

Kako si?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Jako dobro.

'Jako dobro' is the standard adverbial response for well-being.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You just finished a delicious meal in Split.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Jako dobro!

It's the perfect way to compliment the food.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Idemo na kavu? B: ____ ____, vidimo se u tri!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Jako dobro

In this context, it means 'That sounds great/Good plan'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

Only if you mean they are 'well-behaved' (for a child) or 'doing well' (health). To say someone is a 'good person,' use 'Jako dobra osoba'.

'Vrlo dobro' is slightly more formal and is the name of a specific school grade. 'Jako dobro' is more common in spoken language.

It's better to say 'Jako lijepo' (Very beautiful) for views, but 'Jako dobro' works if you mean the experience is good.

You say 'Nije baš dobro' or 'Nije jako dobro'.

Yes, it is standard Croatian and understood everywhere, from Zagreb to Dubrovnik.

Yes, it is one of the most common ways to praise a meal.

In modern Croatian, yes. Historically it meant 'strongly'.

No, 'jako' cannot stand alone as a response. You must say 'Jako dobro' or 'Jako puno' etc.

You can say 'Jako, jako dobro' for extra emphasis.

Yes, it shows confidence and positive results.

Two words: J-A-K-O D-O-B-R-O.

관련 표현

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Vrlo dobro

synonym

Very well/good

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Dosta dobro

similar

Quite good

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Izvrsno

builds on

Excellent

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Jako loše

contrast

Very bad

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Baš dobro

similar

Really good

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