المعنى
To make a promise
خلفية ثقافية
The 'Cossack Word' (Козацьке слово) is a historical concept where a warrior's promise was considered more binding than any written law. Breaking it meant losing one's status in the community. In many Slavic cultures, 'word' (slovo) is associated with 'glory' (slava). To give your word is to put your glory/reputation on the line. Despite modern legal systems, many entrepreneurs in Ukraine still value a verbal 'given word' as a prerequisite for a formal contract. It builds the 'human' side of the deal. In villages, a person's word is often their only bond for neighborly help, like harvesting or building. No one signs papers for these tasks; they simply 'give their word'.
Use the Dative Case
Always remember that the person you promise to is in the Dative case. 'Даю слово (кому?) тобі, йому, мамі'.
Don't Pluralize
Never say 'даю слова'. It sounds like you are handing out random vocabulary words instead of making a promise.
المعنى
To make a promise
Use the Dative Case
Always remember that the person you promise to is in the Dative case. 'Даю слово (кому?) тобі, йому, мамі'.
Don't Pluralize
Never say 'даю слова'. It sounds like you are handing out random vocabulary words instead of making a promise.
The Power of 'Честі'
Add 'честі' (of honor) only for very serious things. Using it for small tasks sounds sarcastic.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'давати' in the present tense.
Я ___ слово, що прийду вчасно.
The subject is 'Я' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular present tense: 'даю'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'He gave his word to his sister'.
The recipient 'sister' must be in the Dative case: 'сестрі'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Олена: Ти точно не забудеш про моє прохання? Ігор: ________, я все зроблю!
'Я даю слово' is the standard way to reassure someone of a promise.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Я даю Вам слово честі'?
'Слово честі' is a formal and serious variation used in high-stakes situations.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Promise vs. Given Word
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينЯ ___ слово, що прийду вчасно.
The subject is 'Я' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular present tense: 'даю'.
Choose the correct way to say 'He gave his word to his sister'.
The recipient 'sister' must be in the Dative case: 'сестрі'.
Олена: Ти точно не забудеш про моє прохання? Ігор: ________, я все зроблю!
'Я даю слово' is the standard way to reassure someone of a promise.
When would you say 'Я даю Вам слово честі'?
'Слово честі' is a formal and serious variation used in high-stakes situations.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, but it's also appropriate in a business meeting.
'Обіцяти' is the standard verb 'to promise'. 'Давати слово' is more idiomatic and emphasizes your personal honor.
Yes, 'Я дав слово' (I gave my word) is very common.
Use the phrase 'Я тримаю слово'.
Yes, it shows you are a person of integrity and take your tasks seriously.
It's close, but 'я присягаюся' (I swear) is even stronger and more dramatic.
Yes! 'Я дав собі слово почати бігати' (I gave myself my word to start running).
Culturally, it's seen as a loss of 'oblychchya' (face) and can damage your reputation significantly.
Yes, 'зуб даю' (I give a tooth) is a very informal, slangy way to say you promise.
You can, but it might sound a bit too serious. For small things, 'обіцяю' is safer.
عبارات ذات صلة
Тримати слово
similarTo keep one's word
Брати слово
contrastTo take the floor / To start speaking
Слово за слово
builds onOne thing led to another (in a conversation)
Вірити на слово
similarTo take someone's word for it
Останнє слово
specialized formThe last word / final decision
