Bedeutung
Generosity is eventually rewarded.
Kultureller Hintergrund
It is a staple of Latvian upbringing, often used by grandparents to teach children about sharing. Similar sentiments exist in Lithuanian and Estonian, reflecting the shared history of the region. The concept of 'dugnad' (community work) in Norway mirrors the spirit of this proverb. This is a universal human value found in almost every culture, often linked to the 'Golden Rule'.
Focus on the Dative
Notice the '-jam' ending on 'devējam'. It marks the recipient.
Use it to comfort
It is a powerful tool to show empathy.
Bedeutung
Generosity is eventually rewarded.
Focus on the Dative
Notice the '-jam' ending on 'devējam'. It marks the recipient.
Use it to comfort
It is a powerful tool to show empathy.
Latvian Values
This phrase is a window into the Latvian soul.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb.
Dots devējam ________.
The reflexive verb 'atdodas' is the correct form.
What is the meaning of this phrase?
Dots devējam atdodas means:
The phrase is about the positive cycle of giving.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English equivalent.
Dots devējam atdodas -> ?
Both express the idea of reciprocity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: I feel like my help is ignored. B: ________.
This is the appropriate comforting response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDots devējam ________.
The reflexive verb 'atdodas' is the correct form.
Dots devējam atdodas means:
The phrase is about the positive cycle of giving.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Both express the idea of reciprocity.
A: I feel like my help is ignored. B: ________.
This is the appropriate comforting response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNo, it is a secular proverb about moral balance.
Only if the context is about corporate social responsibility.
No, it is a fixed phrase.
You can still use it as a metaphor for community building.
Not really, it is more of a standard proverb.
Not directly, but you could say 'Kas ļaunu dara, tas ļaunu saņem'.
Focus on the first syllable stress.
Yes, often in dramas about life lessons.
No, it is a set phrase.
No, it is universally positive.
Because the words are simple and the meaning is universal.
Yes, it is standard Latvian.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Kas dots, tas atdots
synonymWhat is given is returned
Labais vairo labo
similarGood multiplies good
Nekas nav velti
similarNothing is in vain
Dod un saņem
similarGive and receive
