Bedeutung
Bad actions eventually cause trouble.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Proverbs are a central part of Georgian 'Supra' (feast) culture. A Tamada (toastmaster) might use this proverb to advise guests on living a righteous life. Similar animal-based proverbs exist across the Caucasus, reflecting a shared history of agrarian and pastoral life where observing animal behavior was key to survival. On Georgian social media (Facebook is huge there), this phrase is often used as a hashtag #თაგვმათხარა when a controversial figure finally faces backlash. Children are taught this proverb through the fables of Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani, making it one of the first pieces of 'adult' wisdom they acquire.
The 'O' is Key
Always add the '-o' at the end. It makes you sound like a native who knows their folklore.
Don't be Mean
Using this to someone's face when they are crying can be very harsh. Use it to comment on situations, not to bully.
Bedeutung
Bad actions eventually cause trouble.
The 'O' is Key
Always add the '-o' at the end. It makes you sound like a native who knows their folklore.
Don't be Mean
Using this to someone's face when they are crying can be very harsh. Use it to comment on situations, not to bully.
Shorten it
In a real conversation, just say 'Tagvma tkhara...' and nod. Everyone will know what you mean.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb with the correct case ending.
თაგვ___ თხარა, თხარაო, კატა გამოთხარაო.
The subject 'Tagvi' needs the Ergative case '-ma' because the verb 'thkhara' is in the Aorist tense.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Tagvma tkhara, tkharao'?
Situation: A man keeps parking his car illegally every day. One day, his car is towed and he has to pay a huge fine.
The man's persistent bad action (illegal parking) eventually led to a predictable but disastrous result (towing/fine).
What is the 'cat' in the figurative meaning of the proverb?
In the phrase 'Tagvma tkhara... kata gamotkharao', the cat represents:
The cat is the predator that the mouse accidentally finds, symbolizing the trouble one brings upon oneself.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'ლევანი ისევ ატყუებს მშობლებს.' B: 'ჰო, მაგრამ ფრთხილად იყოს, _________.'
This is the appropriate warning for someone who is repeatedly doing something wrong.
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenთაგვ___ თხარა, თხარაო, კატა გამოთხარაო.
The subject 'Tagvi' needs the Ergative case '-ma' because the verb 'thkhara' is in the Aorist tense.
Situation: A man keeps parking his car illegally every day. One day, his car is towed and he has to pay a huge fine.
The man's persistent bad action (illegal parking) eventually led to a predictable but disastrous result (towing/fine).
In the phrase 'Tagvma tkhara... kata gamotkharao', the cat represents:
The cat is the predator that the mouse accidentally finds, symbolizing the trouble one brings upon oneself.
A: 'ლევანი ისევ ატყუებს მშობლებს.' B: 'ჰო, მაგრამ ფრთხილად იყოს, _________.'
This is the appropriate warning for someone who is repeatedly doing something wrong.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral to informal. You can use it with friends, family, and in casual work environments.
It's a citational suffix. It indicates that you are quoting a proverb or a story.
No, the proverb is fixed. It must be a cat (kata).
Yes, it is universal across all regions of Georgia.
No, it is strictly for negative consequences.
It's like the 'ch' in 'Loch Ness'. A raspy sound in the back of the throat.
Yes, 'თაგვმა თხარაო' is the most common short form.
The mouse represents any person who acts foolishly or meddles too much.
Yes, it's very common in Georgian literature and journalism.
Not necessarily, but it does imply their actions were small-minded or petty.
Verwandte Redewendungen
რასაც დასთეს, იმას მოიმკი
similarWhat you sow, you shall reap.
თავის თავს თვითონვე უთხრის სამარეს
synonymHe is digging his own grave.
კატა და თაგვივით არიან
relatedThey are like cat and mouse.
წყალი ნაყა, ნაყაო...
contrastHe pounded water and pounded it...
