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An energetic colloquial signal for ending talk, prompting action, or agreeing to a plan.
Practice using davai in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Ja tev der sestdiena, tad davai.
    If Saturday suits you, let's do it.
  • Labi, davai, darām tā.
    Okay, let's do it that way.
  • Davai, nāc ātrāk, autobuss tūlīt būs klāt.
    Come on, hurry up, the bus will be here soon.
  • Viņš pateica "davai" un nolika klausuli.
    He said bye and hung up.
  • Nu davai, man tagad jāiet.
    Okay, bye, I have to go now.

Similar words

čau
nu
darām
sarunāts
atā
labi
ātrāk
aiziet

Meanings

End a conversation

interjection
conversation
slang
Used informally at the end of a conversation, especially before hanging up the phone.

Examples

  • Labi, davai, sazvanīsimies rīt.
    Okay, bye, we'll call each other tomorrow.
  • Davai, nāc ātrāk, autobuss tūlīt būs klāt.
    Come on, hurry up, the bus will be here soon.
  • Ja visi piekrīt, davai, sākam.
    If everyone agrees, let's begin.
  • Nu davai, man tagad jāiet.
    Okay, bye, I have to go now.
  • Davai, atsūti man adresi.
    Go ahead, send me the address.

Similar words

atā
čau

Urge someone to act

interjection
conversation
slang
Used to urge, encourage, or hurry someone into doing something.

Examples

  • Viņš pateica "davai" un nolika klausuli.
    He said bye and hung up.
  • Davai, mēģini vēlreiz!
    Come on, try again!
  • Davai, ejam kopā uz koncertu.
    Let's go to the concert together.
  • Labi, davai, līdz rītdienai!
    Okay, bye, see you tomorrow!
  • Davai, nesēdi malā un palīdzi.
    Come on, don't stand aside, help us.

Similar words

aiziet
nu
ātrāk

Accept a proposal

interjection
conversation
slang
Used to accept a suggestion or agree that an action should go ahead.

Examples

  • Tiekamies septiņos? Davai.
    Shall we meet at seven? Okay.
  • Pasūtīsim picu? Davai!
    Shall we order pizza? Sure!
  • Labi, davai, darām tā.
    Okay, let's do it that way.
  • Es piezvanīšu pēc darba. Davai.
    I'll call after work. Okay.
  • Ja tev der sestdiena, tad davai.
    If Saturday suits you, let's do it.

Similar words

labi
sarunāts
darām

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian давай (davai), originally an imperative form of the verb meaning “to give”. In Latvian colloquial speech it developed into an invariant interjection with several conversational uses.

FAQ

What does davai mean?

It is a slang interjection that can mean “bye”, “come on”, “go ahead”, or “okay”, depending on context.

Can davai be used to say goodbye?

Yes. It often closes an informal conversation or phone call, usually with a tone like “okay, bye”.

Is davai formal Latvian?

No. It is Russian-influenced slang and is best kept to casual speech.

Does davai change form?

No. It is an invariant interjection in Latvian.

What is the difference between davai and lūdzu?

Davai is a forceful or energetic colloquial prompt, while lūdzu is the standard polite word for “please”.

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