Significado
A task that requires attention.
Contexto cultural
In Russian offices, a 'дело' is a physical file. When someone says they have an 'important matter,' they might literally be referring to a thick folder of paperwork. Classic authors like Dostoevsky and Tolstoy often used 'дело' to discuss moral deeds or legal trials, giving the word a weightier, more philosophical feel than 'work'. In cities like Moscow, 'важное дело' is often used as a polite 'social shield' to avoid unwanted conversations or invitations without being rude. The concept of 'Общее дело' (The Common Cause) was a major Soviet ideal. 'Важное дело' can sometimes carry a faint echo of this collective responsibility.
The 'Excuse' Power
If you want to leave a party early without offending anyone, just say 'У меня завтра утром важное дело' (I have an important matter tomorrow morning). No one will ask questions!
Gender Agreement
Always check that you use 'важнОЕ' (neuter). Using 'важный' (masculine) is a very common beginner mistake.
Significado
A task that requires attention.
The 'Excuse' Power
If you want to leave a party early without offending anyone, just say 'У меня завтра утром важное дело' (I have an important matter tomorrow morning). No one will ask questions!
Gender Agreement
Always check that you use 'важнОЕ' (neuter). Using 'важный' (masculine) is a very common beginner mistake.
Diminutive Form
In very casual speech, you can say 'дельце' (del'tse) instead of 'дело'. 'У меня есть одно важное дельце' sounds a bit like you're a character in a heist movie.
Don't be too specific
In Russia, saying you have a 'важное дело' is often a way to keep your business private. You don't always have to explain what the matter is.
Teste-se
Choose the correct form of the adjective for the noun 'дело'.
У меня есть ______ дело.
'Дело' is a neuter noun, so it requires the neuter adjective ending '-ое'.
Fill in the missing word to complete the common excuse.
Извините, я сейчас занят важным ______.
After the word 'занят' (busy), we use the instrumental case. The instrumental of 'дело' is 'делом'.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'Это дело государственной важности'?
This is a very formal, high-stakes version of the phrase used for national security or government matters.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
— Пойдём в парк? — Не могу, у меня сегодня много ______.
The word 'много' (many/much) requires the genitive plural form: 'важных дел'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Types of 'Дело'
Work
- • Важное дело
- • Срочное дело
- • Общее дело
Personal
- • Личное дело
- • Семейное дело
- • Своё дело
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosУ меня есть ______ дело.
'Дело' is a neuter noun, so it requires the neuter adjective ending '-ое'.
Извините, я сейчас занят важным ______.
After the word 'занят' (busy), we use the instrumental case. The instrumental of 'дело' is 'делом'.
Where would you most likely hear 'Это дело государственной важности'?
This is a very formal, high-stakes version of the phrase used for national security or government matters.
— Пойдём в парк? — Не могу, у меня сегодня много ______.
The word 'много' (many/much) requires the genitive plural form: 'важных дел'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it's the standard term for business matters or deals.
Yes, it is perfectly polite and formal enough for a teacher.
The plural is 'важные дела'.
No, it can also mean 'deed', 'act', 'legal case', or 'business'.
Say 'Я занят важным делом'.
Only if you are being serious about it or slightly ironic.
Yes, 'задача' (task) is more technical, while 'дело' is more general and serious.
Yes, to mean 'my important task'.
Yes, 'важная тема' (important topic/matter) is common slang.
Because 'дело' is a neuter noun ending in 'о'.
Frases relacionadas
Дело в том, что...
builds onThe thing is that...
Первым делом
similarFirst of all / First thing
В чём дело?
similarWhat's the matter? / What's going on?
По делу
specialized formOn business / To the point
Серьёзное дело
synonymA serious matter
