odati

одати

/ǒdati/ · perfective · impf.: odavati

VERB

to reveal; to disclose; to give away

Odao je tajnu najboljem prijatelju. — He revealed the secret to his best friend.

Nije hteo da oda ime svog izvora. — He refused to disclose the name of his source.
(of a person or their feelings) to betray; to give away

Odao ga je drhtav glas. — His shaky voice gave him away.

Saučesnik ga je odao policiji. — His accomplice betrayed him to the police.
(with počast, priznanje) to pay; to give

Građani su odali počast žrtvama rata. — The citizens paid tribute to the victims of the war.

Moramo joj odati priznanje za trud. — We have to give her credit for her effort.
(odati se + dat.) to take to; to become addicted to

Posle razvoda se odao piću. — After the divorce he took to drink.

The imperfective is odavati; odati nekome tajnu takes dat. + acc.

Synonyms:

otkriti izdati iskazati

Forms

Past (masc.): odao

Imperative: odaj

Antonyms: sakriti

Expressions