A1 Idiom خنثی

Debesu dāvana

Gift from heaven

معنی

Something very lucky or timely

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Latvian folklore, the sky is the home of 'Dievs' (God), who is often depicted as a wise old farmer. A 'gift' from him is seen as a sign of being a good, hardworking person. Across the Baltics (Lithuania and Latvia), there is a shared linguistic heritage regarding the sky. The word for sky/heaven is related to the word for 'shining' or 'light.' In cities like Riga, the phrase is often used when finding a parking spot in a crowded area—a modern 'miracle.' For Latvians living abroad, finding a shop that sells rye bread (rupjmaize) is frequently described as a 'debesu dāvana.'

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Use for People

Don't be afraid to use this for people! Calling someone a 'debesu dāvana' is one of the highest compliments in Latvian.

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Grammar Trap

Remember that 'Debesis' is always plural. Never try to say 'Debess dāvana' (singular)—it sounds wrong to a native ear.

معنی

Something very lucky or timely

💡

Use for People

Don't be afraid to use this for people! Calling someone a 'debesu dāvana' is one of the highest compliments in Latvian.

⚠️

Grammar Trap

Remember that 'Debesis' is always plural. Never try to say 'Debess dāvana' (singular)—it sounds wrong to a native ear.

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Add 'Īsta'

Adding the word 'īsta' (real) before the phrase—'īsta debesu dāvana'—makes it sound much more natural and emphatic.

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Fill in the missing word in the genitive case.

Šī negaidītā palīdzība mums bija ______ dāvana.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Debesu

The idiom requires the genitive plural 'Debesu'.

Which situation best fits the use of 'Debesu dāvana'?

Select the best scenario:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Finding your lost passport 10 minutes before leaving for the airport.

This is a high-stakes, lucky, and perfectly timed event.

Match the Latvian phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Debesu dāvana - Godsend

These are the closest idiomatic matches.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form.

Anna: 'Mums beidzās degviela, bet tepat ir degvielas uzpildes stacija!' Juris: 'Tā ir īsta ______!'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: debesu dāvana

The standard word order is [Genitive Source] + [Noun].

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word in the genitive case. جای خالی A1

Šī negaidītā palīdzība mums bija ______ dāvana.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Debesu

The idiom requires the genitive plural 'Debesu'.

Which situation best fits the use of 'Debesu dāvana'? Choose A2

Select the best scenario:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Finding your lost passport 10 minutes before leaving for the airport.

This is a high-stakes, lucky, and perfectly timed event.

Match the Latvian phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Debesu dāvana - Godsend

These are the closest idiomatic matches.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form. dialogue_completion A2

Anna: 'Mums beidzās degviela, bet tepat ir degvielas uzpildes stacija!' Juris: 'Tā ir īsta ______!'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: debesu dāvana

The standard word order is [Genitive Source] + [Noun].

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

It has religious origins, but today it is used by everyone, including atheists, to mean 'great luck.'

Only if the present is something you desperately needed and didn't expect. Otherwise, just use 'dāvana'.

Debesu dāvanas. For example: 'Bērni ir debesu dāvanas.'

Yes, if a client or partner has been exceptionally helpful. It shows high appreciation.

عبارات مرتبط

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Kā no debesīm nokritis

similar

As if fallen from the sky.

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Laimīga sagadīšanās

synonym

A happy coincidence.

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Likteņa pirksts

similar

The finger of fate.

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Zelta rokas

specialized form

Golden hands.

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