Bedeutung
Feeling extreme sorrow or pity.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Georgians are known for 'emotional hospitality.' Showing that you are moved by someone's story is as important as offering them food. In the capital, this phrase is often used when discussing the 'disappearing Tbilisi'—the loss of old wooden balconies and historical courtyards. In villages, the phrase is frequently used regarding the 'migration' of youth to cities, leaving the elderly alone. On Georgian Facebook, this is the most common comment on charity posts or news about accidents.
Use it for Empathy
This is the 'magic word' to show a Georgian you really care about what they are saying. It builds instant rapport.
Don't overdo it
If you say it for every little thing (like a broken pencil), it loses its power and sounds insincere.
Bedeutung
Feeling extreme sorrow or pity.
Use it for Empathy
This is the 'magic word' to show a Georgian you really care about what they are saying. It builds instant rapport.
Don't overdo it
If you say it for every little thing (like a broken pencil), it loses its power and sounds insincere.
The Past Tense Trick
Use 'Guli momikvda' (Past) when you first hear news. Use 'Guli mikvdeba' (Present) when you are looking at something sad right now.
Body Language
When saying this, Georgians often put their hand over their heart to emphasize the physical feeling.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'to die' (present tense) for 'me'.
ამ საბრალო ბავშვს რომ ვუყურებ, გული ______.
Since you are the one watching and feeling, you use the 'mi-' prefix for 'to me'.
Which phrase is used to show empathy for a sad situation?
თქვენი მეგობარი ტირის. რას იტყვით?
'Guli mereva' means nausea, and 'Guli mitsems' means my heart is beating. 'Guli mikvdeba' is the correct empathetic response.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Situation: You see a beautiful old church in ruins.
This phrase expresses the sadness of seeing something valuable being lost.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ჩემი ძაღლი დაიკარგა. B: ვაიმე, ______! იმედია მალე იპოვი.
Losing a pet is a tragic event that requires an empathetic response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenამ საბრალო ბავშვს რომ ვუყურებ, გული ______.
Since you are the one watching and feeling, you use the 'mi-' prefix for 'to me'.
თქვენი მეგობარი ტირის. რას იტყვით?
'Guli mereva' means nausea, and 'Guli mitsems' means my heart is beating. 'Guli mikvdeba' is the correct empathetic response.
Situation: You see a beautiful old church in ruins.
This phrase expresses the sadness of seeing something valuable being lost.
A: ჩემი ძაღლი დაიკარგა. B: ვაიმე, ______! იმედია მალე იპოვი.
Losing a pet is a tragic event that requires an empathetic response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot at all. Georgian men are quite expressive with this phrase, especially regarding family, friends, or national issues.
Yes, but 'Guli mtkiva' (My heart hurts) is slightly more common for personal grief, while 'Guli mikvdeba' is more for pity.
'Mikvdeba' is 'is dying' (happening now), 'Momikvda' is 'died' (happened when I heard the news).
No, it's a standard idiom used by all ages and in all social classes.
Only if you are expressing condolences for a tragedy. Otherwise, keep it to social contexts.
That's exactly what 'Guli mikvdeba' means in context.
No, unless you are in a hospital and the doctor is checking your pulse, it's always figurative.
Usually a sigh and 'Hoda...' (Well/Indeed...) or 'Ra vqnat?' (What can we do?).
Yes! 'ამ ფილმზე გული მიკვდება' (My heart breaks at this movie) is very common.
Not really, but you can just say 'Vaimé!' (Oh my!) with a sad face to imply the same feeling.
Verwandte Redewendungen
გული მტკივა
similarMy heart hurts
გული მეწვის
similarMy heart is burning
გული მიფრიალებს
contrastMy heart is fluttering
გულს მიკლავს
builds onIt is killing my heart
გულამოსკვნილი ტირილი
specialized formSobbing from the heart
