معنی
Being very open and honest.
زمینه فرهنگی
Latvians are traditionally seen as 'introverted' and 'reserved'. Therefore, having 'sirds uz delnas' is considered a rare and very valuable trait in a friend. In Northern cultures, 'small talk' is often avoided. Honesty is preferred over polite but empty conversation. This idiom reflects that preference for deep truth. With the rise of 'authenticity' on social media, this phrase is becoming popular among younger generations to describe 'unfiltered' content. In Latvian companies, 'sirds uz delnas' is often linked to 'lojalitāte' (loyalty). An employee who is open about their mistakes is more valued than one who hides them.
Use it as a compliment
If you want to tell a Latvian friend you really trust them, this is the perfect phrase.
Don't over-use it
Because it's a poetic idiom, using it every day for small things can make it lose its power.
معنی
Being very open and honest.
Use it as a compliment
If you want to tell a Latvian friend you really trust them, this is the perfect phrase.
Don't over-use it
Because it's a poetic idiom, using it every day for small things can make it lose its power.
Grammar check
Remember it's 'uz delnas' (genitive). If you say 'uz delnu', it sounds like you are moving the heart onto the palm right now.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
Viņam vienmēr ir sirds uz ______.
The correct word is 'delnas' (palm).
Which sentence best describes a person with 'sirds uz delnas'?
Kas ir raksturīgs cilvēkam, kuram ir sirds uz delnas?
The idiom describes honesty and openness.
In which situation is this phrase most appropriate?
Kad vislabāk teikt 'sirds uz delnas'?
It relates to trust and sharing secrets/feelings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kāpēc tu viņai tik ļoti uzticies? B: Tāpēc, ka viņa vienmēr runā ar ______.
The context of trust requires the idiom for honesty.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاViņam vienmēr ir sirds uz ______.
The correct word is 'delnas' (palm).
Kas ir raksturīgs cilvēkam, kuram ir sirds uz delnas?
The idiom describes honesty and openness.
Kad vislabāk teikt 'sirds uz delnas'?
It relates to trust and sharing secrets/feelings.
A: Kāpēc tu viņai tik ļoti uzticies? B: Tāpēc, ka viņa vienmēr runā ar ______.
The context of trust requires the idiom for honesty.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also in a respectful speech or a book review.
Yes, almost exactly. Both mean showing your true feelings openly.
Usually no. It is a positive phrase. If someone is 'too' open in a bad way, we use other words.
The opposite is 'noslēpumains' (mysterious) or 'cilvēks ar akmeni azotē' (someone with a hidden stone/malice).
No, 'roka' is the whole hand/arm. 'Delna' is specifically the inner palm.
Yes, that is a very natural way to say 'I am being completely honest with you.'
Only when talking about trust and ethics, not for technical discussions.
It's one syllable. The 'ds' at the end is a bit like the 'ds' in 'cards'.
Yes, it has been used for hundreds of years in Latvian culture.
Yes, it is very romantic and sincere.
عبارات مرتبط
Atvērta sirds
similarAn open heart.
Runāt no sirds
similarTo speak from the heart.
Akmens sirds
contrastA heart of stone.
Akmens azotē
contrastA stone in the bosom (hidden malice).
