Meaning
Greeting used in the evening.
Cultural Background
Greeting is a sign of respect. Always greet shopkeepers. Similar etiquette exists in Austria and Croatia. People often greet strangers on hiking trails. In busy cafes, a nod and a 'Dober večer' is sufficient.
Smile!
A smile makes your greeting much more effective.
Don't use it as a goodbye.
It will sound very strange to a native speaker.
Meaning
Greeting used in the evening.
Smile!
A smile makes your greeting much more effective.
Don't use it as a goodbye.
It will sound very strange to a native speaker.
Be consistent.
Use it every time you enter a place in the evening.
Test Yourself
Complete the greeting.
____ večer!
Večer is masculine, so we use Dober.
When do you use 'Dober večer'?
Choose the correct situation.
It is a greeting for arrival.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Dober večer! B: ____
The standard response to a greeting is the same greeting.
Match the time to the greeting.
8 PM
8 PM is in the evening.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises____ večer!
Večer is masculine, so we use Dober.
Choose the correct situation.
It is a greeting for arrival.
A: Dober večer! B: ____
The standard response to a greeting is the same greeting.
8 PM
8 PM is in the evening.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsIt's a bit early, but acceptable in winter when it's already dark.
It is neutral and polite.
People will still understand you, but you might sound like a foreigner.
No, a simple nod is enough.
Yes, it is perfect for phone calls.
Yes, it is standard across the country.
There is no plural for this greeting.
Yes, it is professional.
Yes, it is a great opening for an evening email.
It is an adjective and a noun.
The phrase itself is neutral, but the noun 'večer' is masculine.
Yes, it's a polite way to start a conversation.
Related Phrases
Dobro jutro
contrastGood morning
Dober dan
contrastGood day
Lahko noč
contrastGood night
Živijo
similarHi
