Esperanto Word of the Day
doni
/DO-ni/ • verb — 1st of May, 2026
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Meaning: to give (to hand something to someone)
Examples
- Mi donis al ŝi libron.
(I gave her a book.) - Bonvolu doni al mi akvon.
(Please give me some water.) - Ni donos la respondecon morgaŭ.
(We will give the responsibility tomorrow.)
Synonyms
- donaci
- oferti
- transdoni
Doni is the common transitive verb for handing or giving something. The recipient is usually marked with al (e.g., doni al io). Donaci implies giving as a gift or donation, oferti emphasizes offering, and transdoni focuses on transferring or handing over. Use imperatives like Donu! for requests (e.g., Donu al mi tion.).
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