Meaning
Positive information received.
Cultural Background
Slovaks often use 'dobré správy' to break the ice in a culture that can be reserved. It's a signal of warmth. In the region, sharing good news is often accompanied by a small celebration or a toast (prípitok). In business, 'dobré správy' are often used in subject lines of emails to ensure they are opened quickly. There is a popular trend of 'Positive News' portals that only publish 'dobré správy' to improve public mood.
Use the plural
Even if you only have one piece of news, saying 'Mám dobré správy' sounds more natural and exciting.
Verb agreement
Remember: 'Správy sú' (plural), never 'Správy je'.
Meaning
Positive information received.
Use the plural
Even if you only have one piece of news, saying 'Mám dobré správy' sounds more natural and exciting.
Verb agreement
Remember: 'Správy sú' (plural), never 'Správy je'.
Intonation matters
Rise your pitch on 'Dobré' to sound genuinely happy. A flat tone might sound sarcastic.
Response
When someone says 'Mám dobré správy', a great response is 'Sem s nimi!' (Bring them on/Let's hear them!).
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'to be' (sú/je).
To ___ dobré správy!
Because 'správy' is plural, we must use 'sú'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct way to say 'I have good news for you.'
'Dobré správy' is the correct plural accusative form.
Complete the dialogue.
Peter: 'Ahoj, ako dopadol test?' Jana: '_________! Dostala som áčko.'
Jana is sharing a success, so 'Dobré správy' is the natural choice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just found out your friend is getting married.
A wedding is a classic 'good news' situation.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Správy vs. Novinky
Practice Bank
4 exercisesTo ___ dobré správy!
Because 'správy' is plural, we must use 'sú'.
Select the correct way to say 'I have good news for you.'
'Dobré správy' is the correct plural accusative form.
Peter: 'Ahoj, ako dopadol test?' Jana: '_________! Dostala som áčko.'
Jana is sharing a success, so 'Dobré správy' is the natural choice.
You just found out your friend is getting married.
A wedding is a classic 'good news' situation.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, it is very common to use the plural even for a single piece of news, similar to 'I have news' in English.
Always 'dobré správy' for positive info. 'Novinky' is for 'what's new' or 'new arrivals'.
Simply replace 'dobré' with 'zlé'. 'Zlé správy'.
It is neutral. It works in both a business meeting and a chat with friends.
The singular is 'Dobrá správa'. Use it when you want to emphasize there is exactly one item.
No, Slovak does not use articles (like 'the' or 'a'). Just say 'Dobré správy'.
Čakám na dobré správy.
Yes, that means 'Very good news'.
Yes, the evening news program is called 'Správy'.
'To je super!' or 'To sú skvelé správy!' are the most common.
Yes, it's a very effective subject line for positive updates.
Young people might say 'Dobrotky' (little goods), but it's rare and very informal.
Related Phrases
Skvelé správy
similarGreat news
Zlé správy
contrastBad news
Čerstvé správy
specialized formFresh/Latest news
Mám novinku
similarI have an update/news
Radostná zvesť
synonymJoyful tidings
