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  What it means

  Literally “to give one’s word.” Means to make a promise, to pledge — a solemn commitment that something will be done.

  Vocabulary

  • dawać — to give (imperfective)
  • słowo — word

  Grammar note

  'Słowo' is the accusative — direct object of 'dawać'. The perfective 'dać słowo' refers to the completed act of promising.

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