A1 Idiom 중립

Dati otkaz

dati otkaz

To quit a job

Resigning from one's position.

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문화적 배경

In Serbia, quitting a job is often a very emotional process. It is common to have a long conversation with your boss about your personal reasons before handing in the paper. The 'otkazni rok' (notice period) is strictly followed. If you 'date otkaz', you are usually expected to work for another 30 days to train your replacement. Older generations in Serbia might view 'dati otkaz' as risky or irresponsible, as they grew up in a system where job security was the highest value. In the Belgrade tech scene, 'dati otkaz' is seen as a positive step for career growth and is celebrated among peers.

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Don't mix up the verbs!

Always double-check if you are 'giving' (dati) or 'getting' (dobiti). It's the difference between a new beginning and a bad day.

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Use it for contracts

You can use 'dati otkaz' for your gym membership or phone contract to sound more like a native speaker.

Resigning from one's position.

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Don't mix up the verbs!

Always double-check if you are 'giving' (dati) or 'getting' (dobiti). It's the difference between a new beginning and a bad day.

🎯

Use it for contracts

You can use 'dati otkaz' for your gym membership or phone contract to sound more like a native speaker.

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The 'Coffee' Rule

In Serbia, it's polite to tell your boss you are giving notice in person over a coffee before you send the formal email.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct phrase to say 'I am quitting my job'.

Danas ________ otkaz na poslu.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: dajem

We use the verb 'dati' (present: dajem) when we are the ones initiating the resignation.

Fill in the past tense form of 'dati' for a male subject.

Marko je juče _______ otkaz.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: dao

The masculine singular past tense of 'dati' is 'dao'.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Which phrase would you use if your boss fires you?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Dobiti otkaz

'Dobiti otkaz' means to receive a notice (to be fired).

Complete the dialogue.

A: Zašto si tužan? B: Zato što je moj najbolji kolega _________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: dao otkaz

In this context, the colleague decided to leave, so he 'gave' notice.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the correct phrase to say 'I am quitting my job'. Choose A1

Danas ________ otkaz na poslu.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: dajem

We use the verb 'dati' (present: dajem) when we are the ones initiating the resignation.

Fill in the past tense form of 'dati' for a male subject. Fill Blank A2

Marko je juče _______ otkaz.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: dao

The masculine singular past tense of 'dati' is 'dao'.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

Which phrase would you use if your boss fires you?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Dobiti otkaz

'Dobiti otkaz' means to receive a notice (to be fired).

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Zašto si tužan? B: Zato što je moj najbolji kolega _________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: dao otkaz

In this context, the colleague decided to leave, so he 'gave' notice.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, it is a neutral and professional way to say you are resigning.

No, that would sound like you are firing your partner. Use 'raskinuti'.

'Ostavka' is a formal noun for resignation, usually used in politics or high management.

Usually no, but you can say 'dati otkaz NA posao' (on the job) or 'dati otkaz U firmi' (in the company).

It is 'dati otkaz' (accusative case).

Use 'Dobio sam otkaz'.

No, use 'otkazati rezervaciju'.

Yes, 'dati pedalu' or 'zapaliti', but they are very informal.

Usually 30 days, called 'otkazni rok'.

Yes, if you are in the act of quitting, 'dajem otkaz' is perfect.

관련 표현

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Dobiti otkaz

contrast

To get fired

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Podneti ostavku

synonym

To submit a resignation

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Otkazni rok

builds on

Notice period

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Otkazati

similar

To cancel

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Napustiti posao

similar

To leave a job

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