თვალის მოკვრა

Kultureller Hintergrund

If you see someone you know but don't have time to talk, you must later say 'თვალი მოგკარი' to acknowledge you saw them, otherwise it might seem rude. Classic poets like Galaktion Tabidze used this phrase to describe the fleeting beauty of a woman or a dream. Some believe that catching a glimpse of a black cat or a specific person in the morning can determine the luck of your day. In the busy streets of Tbilisi, 'თვალის მოკვრა' is the standard way to describe seeing the constant changes in the city's graffiti and street art.