Signification
Expressing gratitude for a present.
Contexte culturel
Latvians often open gifts immediately upon receiving them. It is considered polite to show your reaction and then say 'Paldies par dāvanu!'. Flowers are a mandatory accompaniment to any gift. Remember the 'odd number' rule for the living. Name Days are a major social event. If you know someone's Name Day, sending a small gift or just saying 'Paldies' is highly valued. The 'Ciema kukulis' tradition means you should never visit a home empty-handed. The host will thank you with this phrase.
Add an adjective
To sound more natural, add 'skaisto' (beautiful) or 'jauko' (nice) before 'dāvanu'.
Don't forget the 'u'
Saying 'Paldies par dāvana' sounds very 'broken' to a native speaker. Always use the 'u' ending.
Signification
Expressing gratitude for a present.
Add an adjective
To sound more natural, add 'skaisto' (beautiful) or 'jauko' (nice) before 'dāvanu'.
Don't forget the 'u'
Saying 'Paldies par dāvana' sounds very 'broken' to a native speaker. Always use the 'u' ending.
Open it now!
In Latvia, it's polite to open the gift immediately and then say the phrase.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Paldies ___ dāvanu!
The preposition 'par' is used to express 'for' in the context of gratitude.
Choose the correct form of the word 'gift'.
Paldies par ______!
'Par' requires the accusative singular form 'dāvanu'.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are the standard translations for these variations.
Complete the dialogue.
Anna: 'Daudz laimes! Šī dāvana ir tev.' Tu: '_______!'
When receiving a gift, the most appropriate response is to thank the giver for it.
Which phrase is best for a very close friend?
You receive a small, cute gift from your best friend.
The diminutive 'dāvaniņu' adds warmth and affection, perfect for a close friend.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
When to say it
Celebrations
- • Birthdays
- • Name Days
- • Weddings
Social
- • Visiting friends
- • Dinner parties
- • Holidays
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesPaldies ___ dāvanu!
The preposition 'par' is used to express 'for' in the context of gratitude.
Paldies par ______!
'Par' requires the accusative singular form 'dāvanu'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard translations for these variations.
Anna: 'Daudz laimes! Šī dāvana ir tev.' Tu: '_______!'
When receiving a gift, the most appropriate response is to thank the giver for it.
You receive a small, cute gift from your best friend.
The diminutive 'dāvaniņu' adds warmth and affection, perfect for a close friend.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Paldies' is enough, but adding 'par dāvanu' makes it more specific and polite when a gift is involved.
Not necessarily. It's a diminutive that shows affection. You can use it for a big gift if you really love it and the person who gave it.
You say 'Paldies par dāvanām!'.
Still say 'Paldies par dāvanu!'. Politeness is very important in Latvian culture.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for a professional setting.
The giver will usually say 'Lūdzu!' (You're welcome) or 'Prieks, ka patīk!' (Glad you like it!).
It is neutral. It works for both formal and informal situations.
Yes, if the money is given as a gift (e.g., in a card), you can still say 'Paldies par dāvanu!'.
Because the preposition 'par' requires the accusative case in this context.
Liels paldies!
Expressions liées
Paldies par visu
similarThanks for everything
Nav par ko
contrastYou're welcome / Nothing to thank for
Lūdzu
contrastPlease / You're welcome
Paldies par uzmanību
specialized formThank you for your attention
