Meaning
A well-thought-out strategy.
Cultural Background
In Serbia, 'dogovor' (agreement) is sacred. Saying 'Dobar plan' is often the verbal handshake that concludes a long discussion over coffee. In Montenegro, where life is often approached with a more relaxed pace, a 'dobar plan' might be one that involves the least amount of unnecessary effort. People here are known for being more methodical. A 'dobar plan' in Novi Sad might involve more detailed steps than in the south. Modern Serbian startups use 'Dobar plan' as a quick validation in digital communication, reflecting a shift toward Western efficiency.
Use it as a filler
If you don't know what to say in a conversation, nod and say 'Dobar plan'. It makes you sound like you understand everything!
Watch your tone
If you say it too slowly or with a flat voice, it can sound sarcastic.
Meaning
A well-thought-out strategy.
Use it as a filler
If you don't know what to say in a conversation, nod and say 'Dobar plan'. It makes you sound like you understand everything!
Watch your tone
If you say it too slowly or with a flat voice, it can sound sarcastic.
Combine with 'To je'
Saying 'To je dobar plan' (That is a good plan) sounds slightly more complete and fluent than just the two words.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct form of the adjective to match the noun 'plan'.
To je ______ plan.
'Plan' is a masculine singular noun in the nominative case, so it requires the masculine singular adjective 'dobar'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Marko: 'Hajde da idemo na planinu za vikend.' Ana: '______!'
'Dobar plan' is the most natural way to agree with a suggested strategy or trip.
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase 'I have a good plan'.
Imam ______ plan.
The accusative case for inanimate masculine nouns in Serbian is the same as the nominative.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Dobar plan'?
The phrase is used to validate logic and strategies.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
When to say 'Dobar plan'
Travel
- • Route choice
- • Hotel booking
- • Sightseeing
Social
- • Meeting time
- • Dinner choice
- • Movie night
Work
- • Project steps
- • Meeting agenda
- • Deadline
Practice Bank
4 exercisesTo je ______ plan.
'Plan' is a masculine singular noun in the nominative case, so it requires the masculine singular adjective 'dobar'.
Marko: 'Hajde da idemo na planinu za vikend.' Ana: '______!'
'Dobar plan' is the most natural way to agree with a suggested strategy or trip.
Imam ______ plan.
The accusative case for inanimate masculine nouns in Serbian is the same as the nominative.
When would you say 'Dobar plan'?
The phrase is used to validate logic and strategies.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, you cannot call a person a 'dobar plan'. You can say a person *has* a good plan (On ima dobar plan).
Yes, it is very professional. If an interviewer explains the company's strategy, saying 'To zvuči kao dobar plan' shows you are engaged.
The plural is 'Dobri planovi'.
Not better, just different. 'Dobra ideja' is for the spark of a thought; 'Dobar plan' is for the execution.
Usually, it's for the future. For the past, you would say 'To je bio dobar plan' (That was a good plan).
You can say 'Veoma dobar plan' or 'Jako dobar plan'.
Yes, it is identical and perfectly understood in Croatian and Bosnian as well.
Because 'plan' is masculine. Adjectives must match the gender of the noun they describe.
Yes! It can be used for anything from world peace to buying groceries.
Young people might say 'Dobra šema', but 'Dobar plan' is much more common.
Related Phrases
Dobra ideja
similarGood idea
Odličan plan
builds onExcellent plan
Loš plan
contrastBad plan
Akcioni plan
specialized formAction plan
