A1 Expression 中性

Paldies par dāvanu!

Thanks for the gift!

意思

Expressing gratitude for a present.

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文化背景

Latvians often open gifts immediately upon receiving them. It is considered polite to show your reaction and then say 'Paldies par dāvanu!'. Flowers are a mandatory accompaniment to any gift. Remember the 'odd number' rule for the living. Name Days are a major social event. If you know someone's Name Day, sending a small gift or just saying 'Paldies' is highly valued. The 'Ciema kukulis' tradition means you should never visit a home empty-handed. The host will thank you with this phrase.

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Add an adjective

To sound more natural, add 'skaisto' (beautiful) or 'jauko' (nice) before 'dāvanu'.

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Don't forget the 'u'

Saying 'Paldies par dāvana' sounds very 'broken' to a native speaker. Always use the 'u' ending.

意思

Expressing gratitude for a present.

💡

Add an adjective

To sound more natural, add 'skaisto' (beautiful) or 'jauko' (nice) before 'dāvanu'.

⚠️

Don't forget the 'u'

Saying 'Paldies par dāvana' sounds very 'broken' to a native speaker. Always use the 'u' ending.

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Open it now!

In Latvia, it's polite to open the gift immediately and then say the phrase.

自我测试

Fill in the missing preposition.

Paldies ___ dāvanu!

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: par

The preposition 'par' is used to express 'for' in the context of gratitude.

Choose the correct form of the word 'gift'.

Paldies par ______!

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: dāvanu

'Par' requires the accusative singular form 'dāvanu'.

Match the Latvian phrase with its English meaning.

Match the pairs:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a

These are the standard translations for these variations.

Complete the dialogue.

Anna: 'Daudz laimes! Šī dāvana ir tev.' Tu: '_______!'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Paldies par dāvanu

When receiving a gift, the most appropriate response is to thank the giver for it.

Which phrase is best for a very close friend?

You receive a small, cute gift from your best friend.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Paldies par dāvaniņu!

The diminutive 'dāvaniņu' adds warmth and affection, perfect for a close friend.

🎉 得分: /5

视觉学习工具

When to say it

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Celebrations

  • Birthdays
  • Name Days
  • Weddings
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Social

  • Visiting friends
  • Dinner parties
  • Holidays

练习题库

5 练习
Fill in the missing preposition. Fill Blank A1

Paldies ___ dāvanu!

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: par

The preposition 'par' is used to express 'for' in the context of gratitude.

Choose the correct form of the word 'gift'. Choose A1

Paldies par ______!

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: dāvanu

'Par' requires the accusative singular form 'dāvanu'.

Match the Latvian phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

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

These are the standard translations for these variations.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Anna: 'Daudz laimes! Šī dāvana ir tev.' Tu: '_______!'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Paldies par dāvanu

When receiving a gift, the most appropriate response is to thank the giver for it.

Which phrase is best for a very close friend? situation_matching A2

You receive a small, cute gift from your best friend.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Paldies par dāvaniņu!

The diminutive 'dāvaniņu' adds warmth and affection, perfect for a close friend.

🎉 得分: /5

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, 'Paldies' is enough, but adding 'par dāvanu' makes it more specific and polite when a gift is involved.

Not necessarily. It's a diminutive that shows affection. You can use it for a big gift if you really love it and the person who gave it.

You say 'Paldies par dāvanām!'.

Still say 'Paldies par dāvanu!'. Politeness is very important in Latvian culture.

Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for a professional setting.

The giver will usually say 'Lūdzu!' (You're welcome) or 'Prieks, ka patīk!' (Glad you like it!).

It is neutral. It works for both formal and informal situations.

Yes, if the money is given as a gift (e.g., in a card), you can still say 'Paldies par dāvanu!'.

Because the preposition 'par' requires the accusative case in this context.

Liels paldies!

相关表达

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Paldies par visu

similar

Thanks for everything

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Nav par ko

contrast

You're welcome / Nothing to thank for

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Lūdzu

contrast

Please / You're welcome

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Paldies par uzmanību

specialized form

Thank you for your attention

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