zadati

1. to assign; to set
   Učiteljica nam je zadala mnogo domaćeg. — The teacher gave us a lot of homework.
   Šef mi je zadao rok do petka. — My boss set me a deadline of Friday.
2. (of trouble, worry) to cause; to give
   Ovaj zadatak mi je zadao velike muke. — This task gave me a lot of trouble.
3. (of a blow, wound) to deliver; to inflict
   Napadač mu je zadao udarac u glavu. — The attacker dealt him a blow to the head.

Construction: zadati kome šta (dat. + acc.).