Signification
Responding to a query.
Contexte culturel
In Serbia, giving an answer is often preceded by a long conversation. It's rare to get a 'yes' or 'no' without some context. Montenegrins value brevity and honor. Giving an answer ('dati riječ') is taken very seriously as a personal commitment. Communication is often more indirect and humorous. An answer might be given through a metaphor or a joke. In formal Croatian business culture, 'dati odgovor' is expected to be very precise and often in written form.
Be Direct
In casual Serbian, don't be afraid to just say 'Odgovori!' if you are close with the person.
Case Alert
Remember: Dati (kome?) - Dative. Always use 'meni', 'tebi', 'njemu', etc.
Signification
Responding to a query.
Be Direct
In casual Serbian, don't be afraid to just say 'Odgovori!' if you are close with the person.
Case Alert
Remember: Dati (kome?) - Dative. Always use 'meni', 'tebi', 'njemu', etc.
Email Etiquette
Use 'Unapred hvala na odgovoru' (Thanks in advance for the answer) to sound professional.
The 'Polako' Factor
If someone says they will give an answer 'sutra' (tomorrow), it might mean 'in a few days'. Be patient!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'dati' in the present tense.
Ja ti ______ odgovor sada.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the correct present tense form is 'dajem'.
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
Dali su odgovor ____ moje pitanje.
In Serbian, we give an answer 'na' (to) a question.
Match the Serbian phrase with its English translation.
1. Daj mi odgovor. 2. Daću ti odgovor. 3. Dao sam odgovor.
Daj (Imperative), Daću (Future), Dao sam (Past).
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Kada ćeš mi reći istinu? B: ______ ti odgovor sutra.
The context implies a future promise, so 'Daću' (I will give) is the best fit.
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Aides visuelles
Types of Answers
Speed
- • Brz odgovor
- • Spor odgovor
Quality
- • Tačan odgovor
- • Pogrešan odgovor
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJa ti ______ odgovor sada.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the correct present tense form is 'dajem'.
Dali su odgovor ____ moje pitanje.
In Serbian, we give an answer 'na' (to) a question.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Daj (Imperative), Daću (Future), Dao sam (Past).
A: Kada ćeš mi reći istinu? B: ______ ti odgovor sutra.
The context implies a future promise, so 'Daću' (I will give) is the best fit.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is neutral. It can be used with friends or in a business meeting.
No, use 'otvoriti vrata' (open the door) or 'javiti se'.
'Odgovoriti' is the verb 'to answer'. 'Dati odgovor' is the phrase 'to give an answer'. They are mostly interchangeable.
Nemam odgovor.
Yes, when talking about repeated actions, like 'On uvek daje odgovore na času'.
Yes, for example, 'Daj mi odgovor, da li želiš da izađeš sa mnom?'.
The Accusative case. 'Na pitanje', 'na poruku'.
Younger people might say 'Baci info' instead of 'Daj odgovor'.
Konačan odgovor.
Yes, 'Dati odgovor na testu'.
Both are correct, but 'dati mi odgovor' is the most natural.
You still 'dali odgovor', even if the answer is 'ne'.
Expressions liées
Odgovoriti na poziv
similarTo answer a call
Pružiti informaciju
builds onTo provide information
Uzvratiti udarac
contrastTo strike back
Dati reč
similarTo give one's word
Dobiti odgovor
contrastTo receive an answer
