daabra

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Russenorsk[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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[edit]

Adjective[edit]

daabra

  1. good
    Synonyms: korosjo, bra, go

Adverb[edit]

daabra

  1. good, OK
    Synonyms: korosjo, verrigod

References[edit]

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