Ukrainian · Greetings & Phrases
Добре, дякую
dobre, dyakuyu
Fine, thank you
Beginnerphrase
Definition
The standard reply to how are you.
Example
Як справи? — Добре, дякую!
How are you? — Fine, thank you!
Etymology
'Добре, дякую' means 'Fine, thank you', where 'добре' means 'fine' and 'дякую' comes from Old Church Slavonic 'даку' meaning 'to thank'. This phrase expresses gratitude and acknowledgment.
How & Where It’s Used
'Добре, дякую' is an informal conversational response often used after someone inquires about one's well-being. It is commonly spoken and understood in everyday interactions.