A1 Idiom 中性

Debesu dāvana

Gift from heaven

意思

Something very lucky or timely

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文化背景

In Latvian folklore, the sky is the home of 'Dievs' (God), who is often depicted as a wise old farmer. A 'gift' from him is seen as a sign of being a good, hardworking person. Across the Baltics (Lithuania and Latvia), there is a shared linguistic heritage regarding the sky. The word for sky/heaven is related to the word for 'shining' or 'light.' In cities like Riga, the phrase is often used when finding a parking spot in a crowded area—a modern 'miracle.' For Latvians living abroad, finding a shop that sells rye bread (rupjmaize) is frequently described as a 'debesu dāvana.'

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Use for People

Don't be afraid to use this for people! Calling someone a 'debesu dāvana' is one of the highest compliments in Latvian.

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Grammar Trap

Remember that 'Debesis' is always plural. Never try to say 'Debess dāvana' (singular)—it sounds wrong to a native ear.

意思

Something very lucky or timely

💡

Use for People

Don't be afraid to use this for people! Calling someone a 'debesu dāvana' is one of the highest compliments in Latvian.

⚠️

Grammar Trap

Remember that 'Debesis' is always plural. Never try to say 'Debess dāvana' (singular)—it sounds wrong to a native ear.

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Add 'Īsta'

Adding the word 'īsta' (real) before the phrase—'īsta debesu dāvana'—makes it sound much more natural and emphatic.

自我测试

Fill in the missing word in the genitive case.

Šī negaidītā palīdzība mums bija ______ dāvana.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Debesu

The idiom requires the genitive plural 'Debesu'.

Which situation best fits the use of 'Debesu dāvana'?

Select the best scenario:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Finding your lost passport 10 minutes before leaving for the airport.

This is a high-stakes, lucky, and perfectly timed event.

Match the Latvian phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Debesu dāvana - Godsend

These are the closest idiomatic matches.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form.

Anna: 'Mums beidzās degviela, bet tepat ir degvielas uzpildes stacija!' Juris: 'Tā ir īsta ______!'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: debesu dāvana

The standard word order is [Genitive Source] + [Noun].

🎉 得分: /4

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练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the missing word in the genitive case. Fill Blank A1

Šī negaidītā palīdzība mums bija ______ dāvana.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Debesu

The idiom requires the genitive plural 'Debesu'.

Which situation best fits the use of 'Debesu dāvana'? Choose A2

Select the best scenario:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Finding your lost passport 10 minutes before leaving for the airport.

This is a high-stakes, lucky, and perfectly timed event.

Match the Latvian phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Debesu dāvana - Godsend

These are the closest idiomatic matches.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form. dialogue_completion A2

Anna: 'Mums beidzās degviela, bet tepat ir degvielas uzpildes stacija!' Juris: 'Tā ir īsta ______!'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: debesu dāvana

The standard word order is [Genitive Source] + [Noun].

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

4 个问题

It has religious origins, but today it is used by everyone, including atheists, to mean 'great luck.'

Only if the present is something you desperately needed and didn't expect. Otherwise, just use 'dāvana'.

Debesu dāvanas. For example: 'Bērni ir debesu dāvanas.'

Yes, if a client or partner has been exceptionally helpful. It shows high appreciation.

相关表达

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Kā no debesīm nokritis

similar

As if fallen from the sky.

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Laimīga sagadīšanās

synonym

A happy coincidence.

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Likteņa pirksts

similar

The finger of fate.

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Zelta rokas

specialized form

Golden hands.

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