A1 Idiom 中性

Dzīt pēdas

To drive tracks

意思

To track or follow someone

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文化背景

In Latvian folklore, footprints are sacred. Stepping in someone's footprints was sometimes thought to steal their strength or luck. The 'drive hunt' (dzīšanas medības) is still a common social event in rural Latvia, keeping the literal meaning of 'dzīt' alive in the public consciousness. Latvia is a tech-savvy nation. You will often see 'dzīt pēdas' used in cybersecurity blogs to describe tracking hackers. Classic Latvian detective novels by Andris Kolbergs often use this phrase to set a gritty, persistent tone for his protagonists.

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The 'Sa-' Trick

Always use 'sadzīt pēdas' when you want to sound like you've finished the job. It makes you sound much more native.

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Verb Conjugation

Don't say 'es dzīšu' for the present tense. That's the future! Use 'es dzenu'.

意思

To track or follow someone

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The 'Sa-' Trick

Always use 'sadzīt pēdas' when you want to sound like you've finished the job. It makes you sound much more native.

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Verb Conjugation

Don't say 'es dzīšu' for the present tense. That's the future! Use 'es dzenu'.

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Metaphorical Power

Use this in job interviews when talking about how you solve problems. 'Es protu dzīt pēdas kļūdām kodā' (I know how to track down bugs in code).

自我测试

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

Es ______ pēdas savam pazudušajam sunim.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: dzenu

The sentence is in the present tense ('I am tracking'), so 'dzenu' is correct.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly for a successful search?

Kā pateikt, ka tu atradi to, ko meklēji?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Es sadzinu pēdas.

The prefix 'sa-' indicates completion and success.

Match the Latvian phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a-1, b-2, c-3

These are the three most common variations of the 'pēdas' idioms.

Complete the dialogue between two detectives.

A: Vai mēs zinām, kur viņš ir? B: Nē, bet mēs ______ viņa pēdas.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: dzenam

'Dzenam pēdas' is the standard idiomatic way to describe an ongoing investigation.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'dzīt' in the present tense. Fill Blank A1

Es ______ pēdas savam pazudušajam sunim.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: dzenu

The sentence is in the present tense ('I am tracking'), so 'dzenu' is correct.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly for a successful search? Choose B1

Kā pateikt, ka tu atradi to, ko meklēji?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Es sadzinu pēdas.

The prefix 'sa-' indicates completion and success.

Match the Latvian phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

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: a-1, b-2, c-3

These are the three most common variations of the 'pēdas' idioms.

Complete the dialogue between two detectives. dialogue_completion A2

A: Vai mēs zinām, kur viņš ir? B: Nē, bet mēs ______ viņa pēdas.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: dzenam

'Dzenam pēdas' is the standard idiomatic way to describe an ongoing investigation.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Technically yes, but 'izsekot sūtījumu' is more common for logistics.

It is 'dzīt pēdas' (accusative). 'Sekot pēdām' (dative) is also possible but less idiomatic.

It can be, as it implies a chase, but it's also used neutrally for research.

You say 'Es pazaudēju pēdas'.

Only if you are joking about being a detective. Otherwise, use 'sekot'.

'Dzīt' is active and implies a search; 'sekot' is passive and implies just being behind.

Yes, for tracking trends or financial trails.

Rarely. 'Dzīt pēdas' is the fixed plural form.

It means to intentionally confuse someone who is following you.

The words are A1, but the idiomatic usage is usually taught at A2/B1.

相关表达

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iet pa pēdām

similar

To follow in someone's footsteps

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sadzīt pēdas

builds on

To track down successfully

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sajaukt pēdas

contrast

To cover one's tracks

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pazaudēt pēdas

contrast

To lose the trail

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uziet pēdas

similar

To stumble upon a trail

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