Ukrainian · Greetings & Phrases
Добрий вечір
dobryy vechir
Good evening
Beginnerphrase
Definition
An evening greeting.
Example
Добрий вечір, сусіде!
Good evening, neighbor!
Etymology
'Добрий вечір' means 'Good evening', merging 'добрий' (good) with 'вечір' (evening), with roots in Proto-Slavic. This phrase has been used for centuries as a courteous evening greeting.
How & Where It’s Used
'Добрий вечір' is a formal greeting typically used in the evening, suitable for both spoken and written contexts. It is common during social gatherings and formal events.