A1 Collocation Neutral

Dati odgovor

dati odgovor

To give an answer

Phrase in 30 Seconds

A fundamental Serbian collocation used to describe the act of providing a response to a question or request.

  • Means: To provide a verbal or written response to a query.
  • Used in: Daily conversations, emails, and formal business inquiries.
  • Don't confuse: With 'odgovoriti', which is the single-verb equivalent.
❓ + 🗣️ = ✅ (Question + Speech = Answer Given)

Explanation at your level:

At this level, 'dati odgovor' is a simple way to say 'to answer'. You use the verb 'dati' (to give) and the noun 'odgovor' (answer). It is very similar to English. You can use it to ask for information or tell someone you will reply soon. It is one of the first collocations you learn.
At the A2 level, you start using 'dati odgovor' with prepositions. You learn to say 'dati odgovor na pitanje' (give an answer to a question). You also begin to use it in different tenses, like the past ('dao sam') and future ('daću'), and understand the difference between giving a quick answer and a formal one.
Intermediate learners use 'dati odgovor' in professional and social contexts. You might use it in an email to a boss or a professor. You understand the nuance between 'dati' (perfective) and 'davati' (imperfective). You can also add adjectives like 'detaljan odgovor' (detailed answer) or 'brz odgovor' (quick answer) to make your speech more descriptive.
At this stage, you recognize 'dati odgovor' as a light verb construction. You can compare it with more formal synonyms like 'pružiti odgovor'. You are comfortable using it in complex sentences with multiple clauses, such as 'Iako su obećali, još uvek nam nisu dali nikakav konkretan odgovor na naše zahteve.' You understand the stylistic choice of using the noun form over the verb.
Advanced learners analyze 'dati odgovor' within the broader system of Serbian collocations. You understand how it functions in legal, political, and academic registers. You can use it to discuss abstract concepts, such as 'dati odgovor na egzistencijalna pitanja'. You are aware of the subtle rhythmic and emphasis differences between 'odgovoriti' and 'dati odgovor' in rhetorical speech.
At the mastery level, you perceive 'dati odgovor' as part of a sophisticated linguistic repertoire. You can manipulate the phrase for irony, emphasis, or poetic effect. You understand its historical evolution and its place in the Slavic linguistic map. You can discuss the cognitive linguistics behind 'giving' information as a metaphorical transfer of a physical object and how this influences Serbian thought patterns.

Bedeutung

Responding to a query.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

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.

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Be Direct

In casual Serbian, don't be afraid to just say 'Odgovori!' if you are close with the person.

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Case Alert

Remember: Dati (kome?) - Dative. Always use 'meni', 'tebi', 'njemu', etc.

Bedeutung

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.

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Email Etiquette

Use 'Unapred hvala na odgovoru' (Thanks in advance for the answer) to sound professional.

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The 'Polako' Factor

If someone says they will give an answer 'sutra' (tomorrow), it might mean 'in a few days'. Be patient!

Teste dich selbst

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'dati' in the present tense.

Ja ti ______ odgovor sada.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: dajem

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.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: na

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.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

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.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Daću

The context implies a future promise, so 'Daću' (I will give) is the best fit.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Visuelle Lernhilfen

Types of Answers

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Speed

  • • Brz odgovor
  • • Spor odgovor
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Quality

  • • Tačan odgovor
  • • Pogrešan odgovor

Häufig gestellte Fragen

12 Fragen

It 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'.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Odgovoriti na poziv

similar

To answer a call

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Pružiti informaciju

builds on

To provide information

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Uzvratiti udarac

contrast

To strike back

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Dati reč

similar

To give one's word

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Dobiti odgovor

contrast

To receive an answer

Wo du es verwendest

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Job Interview

Intervjuer: Možete li nam dati odgovor na ovo pitanje o vašem iskustvu?

Kandidat: Naravno, rado ću vam dati odgovor.

formal
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Texting a Friend

Marko: E, daj mi odgovor za večeras!

Ana: Čekaj, još ne znam, javiću ti.

informal
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At the Doctor

Pacijent: Kada ćete mi dati odgovor na rezultate testa?

Doktor: Daćemo vam odgovor čim stignu iz laboratorije.

neutral
🎧

Customer Support

Korisnik: Niste mi dali odgovor na moj mejl od prošle nedelje.

Agent: Izvinjavamo se, odmah ćemo vam dati odgovor.

formal
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In a Classroom

Profesor: Ko može da dâ odgovor na ovo pitanje?

Student: Ja mogu da dam odgovor, profesore.

neutral
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Dating

Osoba A: Sviđaš mi se. Možeš li mi dati odgovor?

Osoba B: Treba mi malo vremena da ti dam odgovor.

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Dati' as 'Data' (information) and 'Odgovor' as 'Odd-Go-Over' (you go over the odd question to answer it).

Visual Association

Imagine yourself holding a bright, glowing envelope labeled 'ODGOVOR' and physically handing it (DATI) to a giant question mark.

Rhyme

Daj mi odgovor, da ne bude prigovor (Give me an answer, so there's no complaint).

Story

A traveler arrives at a bridge guarded by a dragon. The dragon asks a riddle. The traveler must 'dati odgovor' to pass. He reaches into his bag, pulls out a golden scroll (the answer), and gives it to the dragon.

Word Web

pitanjerešenjeinformacijaporukamejltelefonrazgovoristina

Herausforderung

Try to use 'dati odgovor' in three different tenses (past, present, future) in your next Serbian conversation or writing practice.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Dar una respuesta

Spanish uses 'a' for the recipient, while Serbian uses the Dative case without a preposition.

French high

Donner une réponse

French requires an article (une), while Serbian doesn't necessarily need one.

German high

Eine Antwort geben

Word order in German might place 'geben' at the end of the sentence.

Japanese moderate

答えを出す (Kotae o dasu)

The verb 'to give' (ageru) is not typically used for answers in Japanese.

Arabic high

إعطاء إجابة (I'ta' ijaba)

Arabic grammar for 'giving' involves different case markings.

Chinese high

给出答案 (Gěichū dá'àn)

Chinese doesn't have verb conjugation like Serbian.

Korean high

답을 주다 (Dabeul juda)

Honorifics in Korean change the verb 'juda' significantly, which doesn't happen in Serbian.

Portuguese high

Dar uma resposta

Pronunciation and the use of the definite/indefinite article.

Easily Confused

Dati odgovor vs. Dati rešenje

Learners use it for simple questions.

Use 'odgovor' for questions and 'rešenje' for problems or puzzles.

Dati odgovor vs. Javiti se

Learners say 'dati odgovor' for answering the phone.

Always use 'javiti se' for phones and doors.

FAQ (12)

It 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'.

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