Daje

Daje is a Polish verb form that means “he gives” or “she gives.” It is the present tense, third-person singular form of the imperfective verb dawać, which means to give or to offer. In everyday language, daje is used to describe the act of giving or provisioning something and can appear in a wide range of contexts, from concrete transactions to idiomatic expressions.

Conjugation and usage: The full present tense forms of dawać are ja daję, ty dajesz, on/ona daje, my dajemy, wy dajecie, oni dają. The related perfective verb dać expresses a completed action and has future tense forms such as dam, dasz, da, damy, dacie, dadzą. The imperfective–perfective contrast affects nuance: daje emphasizes the act of giving, while dać focuses on the moment of completion. Common phrases include “On daje prezent” (he gives a gift), “Daje radę” (he manages/does well), and imperative forms like “Daj mi” (give me).

Etymology and cognates: Dawać originates in Polish from the Slavic root shared across languages, with cognates including Russian davat’ (дать), Czech dávat, and related forms in other Slavic languages. The root is linked to the general concept of giving and provisioning in the proto-Slavic linguistic family.

Overview: Daje functions as a core verb form in Polish, essential for expressing the act of giving in the present tense. Its usage spans everyday speech and a variety of idioms, reflecting the central role of giving and offering in communication.