意思
Something that is very clearly visible.
文化背景
Latvians love nature and hiking. You will hear this phrase most often on nature trails (dabas takas) and at observation towers (skatu torņi). In poetry, this idiom is used to describe the 'soul' (dvēsele) being open and honest to another person. Palmistry (delnas zīlēšana) was historically practiced in Baltic tribes. The palm was seen as a map of one's life, which likely reinforced the idea of the palm being a place where everything is 'written' and visible. With the rise of drone photography in Latvia, this phrase is frequently used in social media captions for aerial shots of Riga or the seaside.
Use it for Photos
When posting a landscape photo on Instagram, use the caption 'Viss kā uz delnas'—it's very natural for native speakers.
Don't forget 'Kā'
Without 'kā', you are saying something is literally on your palm, which might confuse people if you are looking at a mountain.
意思
Something that is very clearly visible.
Use it for Photos
When posting a landscape photo on Instagram, use the caption 'Viss kā uz delnas'—it's very natural for native speakers.
Don't forget 'Kā'
Without 'kā', you are saying something is literally on your palm, which might confuse people if you are looking at a mountain.
Honesty
If you want to tell someone you are being 100% honest, say 'Mana sirds ir kā uz delnas' (My heart is like on the palm).
自我测试
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
No šī torņa visa Rīga ir kā uz _______.
'Delna' (palm) is the specific body part used in this idiom.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to describe a view?
Select the best option:
The idiom is used to describe a clear, unobstructed view from a distance.
Match the situation to the meaning of 'kā uz delnas'.
Situation: A detective finds a clear map of the thief's escape route.
In this context, the idiom means the information is presented clearly.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vai tu saproti, kāpēc viņa dusmojas? B: Jā, viņas iemesli ir ________.
When someone's reasons or feelings are obvious, they are 'kā uz delnas'.
🎉 得分： /4
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4 练习No šī torņa visa Rīga ir kā uz _______.
'Delna' (palm) is the specific body part used in this idiom.
Select the best option:
The idiom is used to describe a clear, unobstructed view from a distance.
Situation: A detective finds a clear map of the thief's escape route.
In this context, the idiom means the information is presented clearly.
A: Vai tu saproti, kāpēc viņa dusmojas? B: Jā, viņas iemesli ir ________.
When someone's reasons or feelings are obvious, they are 'kā uz delnas'.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
4 个问题Yes, but usually to describe their character or intentions as being obvious, e.g., 'Viņš man ir kā uz delnas' (I see right through him).
Yes, it's neutral. You can use it to describe a clear strategy or a transparent financial situation.
The idiom is fixed in the singular 'delnas' (locative singular). You don't use 'delnām' (plural).
Mostly, yes. But 'kā uz delnas' specifically implies a wide view or an overview, whereas 'skaidrs kā diena' is more general.
相关表达
Zināt kā savus piecus pirkstus
similarTo know something very well (familiarity).
Skaidrs kā diena
synonymClear as day.
Kā uz paplātes
similarLike on a platter.
Acīm redzams
synonymObvious / visible to the eyes.
