How Formal Is It?
"Ali mi lahko podarite vašo pozornost? (Can you give me your attention?)"
"Mi lahko daš to knjigo? (Can you give me this book?)"
"Ti vrnem pijačo kasneje. (I'll get you back a drink later. / I'll return the favor later.)"
"Mama mi je dala igračo. (Mommy gave me a toy.)"
"Bom že jaz tam povohat. (I'll go check it out there. / I'll go see what's up there.)"
रोचक तथ्य
The root *da- is very old and found in many Indo-European languages, showing a shared concept of 'giving' across ancient cultures.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- pronouncing 'a' too short or too open
कठिनाई स्तर
short and common verb
straightforward spelling
simple pronunciation
frequently used
आगे क्या सीखें
पूर्वापेक्षाएँ
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Ali mi lahko daste nekaj nasvetov glede učenja slovenščine?
Can you give me some advice regarding learning Slovenian?
daste - 2nd person plural present tense of 'dati'
Odločil sem se, da bom dal odpoved v službi in se posvetil svoji strasti.
I decided to give notice at work and dedicate myself to my passion.
dal - masculine singular past participle of 'dati' (in conjunction with 'bom' for future perfect or past perfect meaning here)
Prijatelju sem dal besedo, da bom prišel na njegovo rojstnodnevno zabavo.
I gave my friend my word that I would come to his birthday party.
dal - masculine singular past participle of 'dati'
Prosim, dajte mi vedeti, če boste potrebovali kakršno koli pomoč.
Please let me know if you will need any help.
dajte - 2nd person plural imperative of 'dati'
Vlada je dala zeleno luč za nov infrastrukturni projekt.
The government gave the green light for a new infrastructure project.
dala - feminine singular past participle of 'dati'
Čas bo pokazal, ali bo sodišče dalo prav tožniku ali tožencu.
Time will tell if the court will rule in favor of the plaintiff or the defendant.
dalo - neuter singular past participle of 'dati' (in conjunction with 'bo' for future perfect or past perfect meaning here)
Ne smemo se dati zmesti s strani konkurence in se moramo osredotočiti na naše cilje.
We must not let ourselves be distracted by the competition and must focus on our goals.
dati - infinitive of 'dati' (used reflexively with 'se' and with another verb 'zmesti')
Mnenje strokovnjakov je dalo nov zagon razpravi o podnebnih spremembah.
The experts' opinion gave new momentum to the discussion about climate change.
dalo - neuter singular past participle of 'dati'
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
"Dati komu besedo"
To give someone your word / To promise someone
Dal sem ji besedo, da bom prišel.
neutral"Dati odpoved"
To resign / To give notice (from a job)
Odločil se je dati odpoved.
neutral"Dati kaj na stran"
To put something aside / To save something
Moramo dati nekaj denarja na stran za slabe čase.
neutral"Dati roko v ogenj"
To vouch for someone/something / To be absolutely certain (literally: to put one's hand in fire)
Dajem roko v ogenj, da je to resnica.
neutral"Dati si duška"
To let loose / To let off steam
Po dolgem tednu si je končno dal duška.
informal"Dati komu vedeti"
To let someone know / To inform someone
Dala mi je vedeti, da se ne strinja.
neutral"Dati glavo na kocko"
To risk one's life / To take a big risk (literally: to put one's head on the dice)
Daje glavo na kocko za svoje prepričanje.
neutral"Dati kaj v promet"
To put something into circulation / To launch something (e.g., a product)
Podjetje je dalo v promet nov izdelek.
neutral"Dati kaj od sebe"
To give one's best / To make an effort
Vsak mora dati nekaj od sebe za uspeh projekta.
neutral"Dati komu mir"
To leave someone alone / To give someone peace
Prosim, daj mi mir!
informalयाद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of 'dati' sounding a bit like 'dat it'. Imagine someone saying 'Dat it to me!' as they reach out to receive something you're giving.
दृश्य संबंध
Picture a 'date' fruit. Now imagine you are giving this 'date' to someone. The act of 'giving' the 'date' can help you remember 'dati'.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to say what you would 'give' to five different people today. For example, 'Jaz dam tebi ...' (I give you ...).
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Proto-Slavic *dati
मूल अर्थ: to give
Indo-European, Balto-Slavic, Slavic, South Slavicसांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
Dati is a fundamental verb. It's often used in everyday transactions, polite requests, and expressing generosity. Understanding how to use 'dati' correctly is crucial for basic communication in Slovenia, as it reflects common social interactions and manners.
खुद को परखो 42 सवाल
Choose the correct translation for 'to give'.
'Dati' means 'to give' in Slovenian.
Which sentence correctly uses 'dati'?
The verb 'dati' conjugates to 'dam' for the first person singular present tense.
What is the correct form of 'dati' for 'He gives'?
'Daje' is the third person singular present tense form of 'dati'.
The word 'dati' can mean 'to take'.
'Dati' means 'to give', not 'to take'.
The past tense of 'dati' for 'I gave' is 'jaz dal'.
'Jaz dal' is the masculine singular past tense form for 'I gave'.
You can use 'dati' to say 'to give a gift'.
'Dati darilo' means 'to give a gift'.
Write a sentence using 'dati' to say 'I give you a book.'
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Sample answer
Jaz ti dam knjigo.
Form a sentence meaning 'Can you give me water?' using 'dati'.
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Ali mi lahko daš vodo?
Write a simple command: 'Give me the pen!' using 'dati'.
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Daj mi svinčnik!
What does the first sentence mean?
Read this passage:
Jaz dam tebi darilo. Ti daš meni pismo. Midva si dava roko.
What does the first sentence mean?
'Jaz dam tebi darilo' translates to 'I give you a present.'
'Jaz dam tebi darilo' translates to 'I give you a present.'
Who gives money?
Read this passage:
Ona vedno da denar. On mi ne da nič. Kaj ti daš?
Who gives money?
'Ona vedno da denar' means 'She always gives money.'
'Ona vedno da denar' means 'She always gives money.'
What do the parents give to the children?
Read this passage:
Otroci radi dajo igrače. Starši jim dajo sladkarije. Skupaj se igrajo.
What do the parents give to the children?
'Starši jim dajo sladkarije' means 'Parents give them candy.'
'Starši jim dajo sladkarije' means 'Parents give them candy.'
This sentence means 'I give you a book.' The verb 'dati' is in its infinitive form here, as it's a simple statement of giving.
This sentence means 'He wants to give a gift.' 'Želi' (wants) is followed by the infinitive 'dati' (to give).
This sentence means 'Please give me water.' 'Prosim' means 'please,' and 'dati' is used to express the action of giving.
Listen for 'give' in a polite request.
Listen for 'I gave him' in the past tense.
Listen for 'she always gives' in the present tense.
Read this aloud:
Jaz mu dam kavo.
Focus: dam
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Ali mu lahko daš to?
Focus: daš
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Read this aloud:
Mi smo jim dali večerjo.
Focus: dali
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Jaz ___ ji rožo. (I give her a flower.)
The verb 'dajati' (to give repeatedly/habitually) conjugates to 'dajem' for the first person singular present tense. 'Dati' is the infinitive (perfective aspect).
Ali lahko prosim ___ mi svoje beležke? (Can you please give me your notes?)
The polite form 'vi' (you plural/formal) requires the verb 'dati' to be conjugated as 'date' in the present tense.
Preden se odločiš, si moraš ___ čas za razmislek. (Before you decide, you must give yourself time to think.)
The infinitive 'dati' is used here after a modal verb construction 'moraš' (you must) to express necessity.
On mi je ___ knjigo, ki sem jo iskal. (He gave me the book I was looking for.)
For a masculine singular subject ('on'), the past participle of 'dati' is 'dal'.
Ne vem, zakaj mi ni ___ odgovora. (I don't know why he didn't give me an answer.)
In a negative past tense construction, the past participle 'dal' (for a masculine singular subject) is used.
Če bi mi ___ priložnost, bi dokazala, da se motiš. (If you gave me a chance, I would prove you wrong.)
Assuming the 'you' is feminine singular, the past participle 'dala' is used in the conditional clause.
Imagine you are applying for a scholarship. Write a short paragraph explaining what you would give back to the community if you received it.
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Sample answer
Če bi prejela štipendijo, bi želela dati nazaj skupnosti s svojim znanjem in izkušnjami. Pripravljena sem pomagati pri organizaciji dogodkov in delavnic za mlade, da bi jih navdušila za učenje. Prav tako bi z veseljem delila svoje znanje s tistimi, ki potrebujejo pomoč pri študiju.
You are writing a thank-you note to a friend who helped you move. Describe what you would give them as a token of your appreciation.
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Sample answer
Draga Ana, najlepša hvala za vso pomoč pri selitvi! Zares sem ti hvaležna. Želim ti dati nekaj kot znak moje hvaležnosti. Morda bi ti privoščila večerjo v tvoji najljubši restavraciji ali pa bi ti podarila bon za sproščujočo masažo. Kaj meniš?
Write a short email to a colleague, offering to give them a hand with a challenging project.
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Sample answer
Živjo Marko, Opazil sem, da imaš veliko dela s tem projektom. Če rabiš pomoč, sem ti pripravljen dati roko. Imam nekaj prostega časa in z veseljem bi sodeloval. Sporoči mi, če ti lahko kakorkoli pomagam. Lep pozdrav, [Tvoje ime]
Kaj je moral bralec včeraj narediti?
Read this passage:
Včeraj sem moral dati svojemu psu zdravilo, kar ni bilo enostavno. Ni ga želel vzeti, zato sem moral biti zelo potrpežljiv. Na koncu mi je uspelo in zdaj se počuti bolje. Včasih je težko dati zdravilo, ampak je nujno za njihovo dobro.
Kaj je moral bralec včeraj narediti?
Prvi stavek jasno navaja, da je moral bralec 'dati svojemu psu zdravilo'.
Prvi stavek jasno navaja, da je moral bralec 'dati svojemu psu zdravilo'.
Kaj avtor priporoča glede dajanja drugih priložnosti?
Read this passage:
Vedno je dobro dati ljudem drugo priložnost, saj nikoli ne vemo, kakšne okoliščine so jih pripeljale do določenih dejanj. Včasih je dovolj že majhna spodbuda, da se stvari obrnejo na bolje. Ne smemo prehitro soditi in je pomembno dati prostor za rast.
Kaj avtor priporoča glede dajanja drugih priložnosti?
Prvi stavek v odstavku jasno navaja: 'Vedno je dobro dati ljudem drugo priložnost'.
Prvi stavek v odstavku jasno navaja: 'Vedno je dobro dati ljudem drugo priložnost'.
Kaj je bilo pomembno za avtorjevega starega očeta?
Read this passage:
Moj stari oče mi je vedno govoril, da je pomembno dati dober zgled mlajšim generacijam. Verjel je, da naša dejanja govorijo glasneje kot besede in da moramo biti odgovorni za vpliv, ki ga imamo na druge. Trudim se živeti po tem načelu in dati vse od sebe, da bi bil pozitiven vzor.
Kaj je bilo pomembno za avtorjevega starega očeta?
Avtorjev stari oče je vedno poudarjal, da je 'pomembno dati dober zgled mlajšim generacijam'.
Avtorjev stari oče je vedno poudarjal, da je 'pomembno dati dober zgled mlajšim generacijam'.
Po dolgem in napornem pogajanju, je bil končno čas, da si _______ roke in potrdimo dogovor.
V tem kontekstu 'dati si roke' pomeni skleniti dogovor, kjer je 'dati' v nedoločniku.
Kljub vsem zapletom, mi je uspelo _______ prednost tej nalogi in jo dokončati pravočasno.
'Dati prednost' je fraza, ki pomeni prioritizirati, in se uporablja v nedoločniku, ko je glagol 'uspelo' pred njim.
Nisem si mogel _______ miru, dokler nisem razjasnil vseh podrobnosti te zadeve.
'Ne dati si miru' pomeni biti nemiren ali zaskrbljen. 'Dati' je v nedoločniku, saj sledi 'si mogel'.
Po vsem trudu, ki smo ga vložili, upamo, da se nam bo to _______ obrestovalo v prihodnosti.
'Dalo obrestovalo' je pogosta fraza, ki pomeni, da se bo trud izplačal. Uporablja se v nevtralni obliki 'dalo'.
Želela sem si _______ priložnost, da dokažem svoje sposobnosti v tem projektu.
'Dati priložnost' pomeni omogočiti nekomu poskus. 'Dati' je v nedoločniku, saj sledi 'sem si želela'.
Ne smemo si _______ na lahek plen in moramo biti vedno pripravljeni na izzive.
'Dati se na lahek plen' pomeni postati žrtev nečesa. 'Dati' je v nedoločniku, saj sledi 'ne smemo si'.
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