Bedeutung
Resigning from one's position.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Serbia, quitting a job is often a very emotional process. It is common to have a long conversation with your boss about your personal reasons before handing in the paper. The 'otkazni rok' (notice period) is strictly followed. If you 'date otkaz', you are usually expected to work for another 30 days to train your replacement. Older generations in Serbia might view 'dati otkaz' as risky or irresponsible, as they grew up in a system where job security was the highest value. In the Belgrade tech scene, 'dati otkaz' is seen as a positive step for career growth and is celebrated among peers.
Don't mix up the verbs!
Always double-check if you are 'giving' (dati) or 'getting' (dobiti). It's the difference between a new beginning and a bad day.
Use it for contracts
You can use 'dati otkaz' for your gym membership or phone contract to sound more like a native speaker.
Bedeutung
Resigning from one's position.
Don't mix up the verbs!
Always double-check if you are 'giving' (dati) or 'getting' (dobiti). It's the difference between a new beginning and a bad day.
Use it for contracts
You can use 'dati otkaz' for your gym membership or phone contract to sound more like a native speaker.
The 'Coffee' Rule
In Serbia, it's polite to tell your boss you are giving notice in person over a coffee before you send the formal email.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct phrase to say 'I am quitting my job'.
Danas ________ otkaz na poslu.
We use the verb 'dati' (present: dajem) when we are the ones initiating the resignation.
Fill in the past tense form of 'dati' for a male subject.
Marko je juče _______ otkaz.
The masculine singular past tense of 'dati' is 'dao'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Which phrase would you use if your boss fires you?
'Dobiti otkaz' means to receive a notice (to be fired).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Zašto si tužan? B: Zato što je moj najbolji kolega _________.
In this context, the colleague decided to leave, so he 'gave' notice.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDanas ________ otkaz na poslu.
We use the verb 'dati' (present: dajem) when we are the ones initiating the resignation.
Marko je juče _______ otkaz.
The masculine singular past tense of 'dati' is 'dao'.
Which phrase would you use if your boss fires you?
'Dobiti otkaz' means to receive a notice (to be fired).
A: Zašto si tužan? B: Zato što je moj najbolji kolega _________.
In this context, the colleague decided to leave, so he 'gave' notice.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it is a neutral and professional way to say you are resigning.
No, that would sound like you are firing your partner. Use 'raskinuti'.
'Ostavka' is a formal noun for resignation, usually used in politics or high management.
Usually no, but you can say 'dati otkaz NA posao' (on the job) or 'dati otkaz U firmi' (in the company).
It is 'dati otkaz' (accusative case).
Use 'Dobio sam otkaz'.
No, use 'otkazati rezervaciju'.
Yes, 'dati pedalu' or 'zapaliti', but they are very informal.
Usually 30 days, called 'otkazni rok'.
Yes, if you are in the act of quitting, 'dajem otkaz' is perfect.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Dobiti otkaz
contrastTo get fired
Podneti ostavku
synonymTo submit a resignation
Otkazni rok
builds onNotice period
Otkazati
similarTo cancel
Napustiti posao
similarTo leave a job
