A1 Idiom محايد

Kā uz delnas

Like on a palm

المعنى

Something that is very clearly visible.

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خلفية ثقافية

Latvians love nature and hiking. You will hear this phrase most often on nature trails (dabas takas) and at observation towers (skatu torņi). In poetry, this idiom is used to describe the 'soul' (dvēsele) being open and honest to another person. Palmistry (delnas zīlēšana) was historically practiced in Baltic tribes. The palm was seen as a map of one's life, which likely reinforced the idea of the palm being a place where everything is 'written' and visible. With the rise of drone photography in Latvia, this phrase is frequently used in social media captions for aerial shots of Riga or the seaside.

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Use it for Photos

When posting a landscape photo on Instagram, use the caption 'Viss kā uz delnas'—it's very natural for native speakers.

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Don't forget 'Kā'

Without 'kā', you are saying something is literally on your palm, which might confuse people if you are looking at a mountain.

المعنى

Something that is very clearly visible.

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Use it for Photos

When posting a landscape photo on Instagram, use the caption 'Viss kā uz delnas'—it's very natural for native speakers.

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Don't forget 'Kā'

Without 'kā', you are saying something is literally on your palm, which might confuse people if you are looking at a mountain.

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Honesty

If you want to tell someone you are being 100% honest, say 'Mana sirds ir kā uz delnas' (My heart is like on the palm).

اختبر نفسك

Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.

No šī torņa visa Rīga ir kā uz _______.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: delnas

'Delna' (palm) is the specific body part used in this idiom.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to describe a view?

Select the best option:

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: No kalna ezers redzams kā uz delnas.

The idiom is used to describe a clear, unobstructed view from a distance.

Match the situation to the meaning of 'kā uz delnas'.

Situation: A detective finds a clear map of the thief's escape route.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: The route is clear and obvious.

In this context, the idiom means the information is presented clearly.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Vai tu saproti, kāpēc viņa dusmojas? B: Jā, viņas iemesli ir ________.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: kā uz delnas

When someone's reasons or feelings are obvious, they are 'kā uz delnas'.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

وسائل تعلم بصرية

بنك التمارين

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Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

No šī torņa visa Rīga ir kā uz _______.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: delnas

'Delna' (palm) is the specific body part used in this idiom.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to describe a view? Choose A2

Select the best option:

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: No kalna ezers redzams kā uz delnas.

The idiom is used to describe a clear, unobstructed view from a distance.

Match the situation to the meaning of 'kā uz delnas'. situation_matching B1

Situation: A detective finds a clear map of the thief's escape route.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: The route is clear and obvious.

In this context, the idiom means the information is presented clearly.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Vai tu saproti, kāpēc viņa dusmojas? B: Jā, viņas iemesli ir ________.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: kā uz delnas

When someone's reasons or feelings are obvious, they are 'kā uz delnas'.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

الأسئلة الشائعة

4 أسئلة

Yes, but usually to describe their character or intentions as being obvious, e.g., 'Viņš man ir kā uz delnas' (I see right through him).

Yes, it's neutral. You can use it to describe a clear strategy or a transparent financial situation.

The idiom is fixed in the singular 'delnas' (locative singular). You don't use 'delnām' (plural).

Mostly, yes. But 'kā uz delnas' specifically implies a wide view or an overview, whereas 'skaidrs kā diena' is more general.

عبارات ذات صلة

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Zināt kā savus piecus pirkstus

similar

To know something very well (familiarity).

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Skaidrs kā diena

synonym

Clear as day.

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Kā uz paplātes

similar

Like on a platter.

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Acīm redzams

synonym

Obvious / visible to the eyes.

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