daabra

Russenorsk

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Russian добрый (dobryj). Also, sounding close to Norwegian bra with a similar meaning, but a different origin. Similar to Solombala English добра (dobra, “good”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /dobra/

Adjective

daabra

  1. good
    Synonyms: korosjo, bra, go

Adverb

daabra

  1. good, OK
    Synonyms: korosjo, verrigod

References
  • Ingvild Broch, Ernst H. Jahr (1984) Russenorsk: Et pidginspråk i Norge [Russenorsk: A pidgin language in Norway], 2 edition, Oslo: Novus Forlag
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