дай

This is the 11226th most frequent Russian word.


дай

"Дай" means "give" (imperative form).


The word 'дай' here is the imperative form of 'дать' (to give), suggesting a command or request to hand over something.

Дай мне книгу.

Give me the book.


Here, 'дай' is used idiomatically to express permission for the speaker to perform an action, 'guess' in this context.

Дай угадаю, ты любишь музыку.

Let me guess, you love music.


In this sentence, 'дай' forms a phrase expressing advice or caution, effectively urging prevention of an action or situation.

Не дай себе попасть в беду.

Don't let yourself get into trouble.