Czech · Greetings & Phrases
Dobrý den
Good day / Hello
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A formal greeting used during the day.
Example
Dobrý den, mohu vám pomoci?
Good day, may I help you?
Etymology
'Dobrý den' translates literally to 'good day' and has its roots in the Slavic language family, where 'dobrý' means 'good' and 'den' means 'day'. This phrase has long been used in Czech as a formal greeting.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dobrý den' is a formal greeting used in both spoken and written contexts. It is common in business settings and polite conversations, particularly when meeting someone for the first time.