daabra

Russenorsk

Alternative forms

• dobra

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