Meaning
Greeting used early in the day.
Cultural Background
Greeting everyone in a small shop is expected. Very similar usage to Serbia, often used with 'selam'. Identical usage, though 'Jutro' is very common in urban areas. Often combined with warm inquiries about family.
Smile!
Serbians appreciate a smile with their greeting. It makes the interaction much warmer.
Time matters
Don't say 'Dobro jutro' after lunch. It sounds like you just woke up.
Meaning
Greeting used early in the day.
Smile!
Serbians appreciate a smile with their greeting. It makes the interaction much warmer.
Time matters
Don't say 'Dobro jutro' after lunch. It sounds like you just woke up.
The 'Jutro' shortcut
Use 'Jutro' with friends to sound more natural and less like a textbook.
Test Yourself
Complete the greeting.
____ jutro!
Jutro is a neuter noun, so it takes the neuter adjective 'Dobro'.
Which is the correct greeting for 9:00 AM?
Choose the best option.
Dobro jutro is used in the morning hours.
Respond to the greeting.
Person A: 'Dobro jutro!' Person B: '______'
It is polite to return the same greeting.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises____ jutro!
Jutro is a neuter noun, so it takes the neuter adjective 'Dobro'.
Choose the best option.
Dobro jutro is used in the morning hours.
Person A: 'Dobro jutro!' Person B: '______'
It is polite to return the same greeting.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, it is still acceptable, though 'Dobar dan' is also fine.
It is neutral. It works everywhere.
No, it is a fixed phrase.
Don't worry, maybe they didn't hear you.
Yes, 'Dobro jutro' is common in morning texts.
Yes, it is very polite.
Formality level.
No, it is always singular.
Yes, it is a standard opening.
Similar forms exist, but the Serbian version is specific.
Related Phrases
Dobar dan
contrastGood day
Dobro veče
contrastGood evening
Jutro
similarMorning
Prijatno
builds onEnjoy/Have a nice day
