Bedeutung
Asking someone to stop or delay.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Georgian culture, 'waiting' is often social. If you say 'მოიცადე' to someone, it's often followed by an offer of food or drink. It's not just a delay; it's an invitation to stay. The shortened 'მოიცა' (moitsa) is ubiquitous in Tbilisi. It's used as a rhythmic filler in conversation, almost like 'wait' or 'hold on' in New York English. When a guest tries to leave, the host will often use 'მოიცადე' repeatedly. This is a sign of 'stumar-maspindzloba' (hospitality), showing that the host values the guest's presence. In formal meetings, 'მოიცადეთ' is used to pause a presentation. It is always accompanied by 'უკაცრავად' (excuse me) to maintain professional distance.
The 'T' Rule
Always add '-თ' (t) if you are talking to more than one person or someone you don't know well.
Don't be too blunt
Saying just 'მოიცადე!' can sound like a command. Add 'გთხოვ' (please) to be nicer.
Bedeutung
Asking someone to stop or delay.
The 'T' Rule
Always add '-თ' (t) if you are talking to more than one person or someone you don't know well.
Don't be too blunt
Saying just 'მოიცადე!' can sound like a command. Add 'გთხოვ' (please) to be nicer.
The 'One Minute' Trick
Pair it with 'ერთი წუთით' (erti tsutit) to sound like a native speaker.
Patience is a virtue
Georgians might say 'მოიცადე' but then take 10 minutes. Be prepared for 'Georgian Time'!
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct form to use with your boss.
ბატონო დავით, გთხოვთ, ____.
You must use the plural/formal suffix '-თ' when addressing a superior.
Fill in the blank to ask a friend to wait for a minute.
____, ერთი წუთით!
'მოიცადე' is the correct word for 'wait' in an informal context.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are walking with a friend and need to tie your shoe.
'მოიცადე' is used to ask someone to pause while you do something.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ჩქარა, დავაგვიანებთ! B: ____, გასაღებს ვერ ვპოულობ.
B needs A to wait because they can't find their keys.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to say მოიცადე
Situations
- • Walking
- • Talking
- • Thinking
- • Phone calls
Formal vs Informal
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenბატონო დავით, გთხოვთ, ____.
You must use the plural/formal suffix '-თ' when addressing a superior.
____, ერთი წუთით!
'მოიცადე' is the correct word for 'wait' in an informal context.
Situation: You are walking with a friend and need to tie your shoe.
'მოიცადე' is used to ask someone to pause while you do something.
A: ჩქარა, დავაგვიანებთ! B: ____, გასაღებს ვერ ვპოულობ.
B needs A to wait because they can't find their keys.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenIt depends on who you say it to. To a friend, it's fine. To a stranger, use 'მოიცადეთ'.
'მოიცა' is just a shorter, more casual version of 'მოიცადე'.
You should say 'დამელოდე' (damelode).
Yes, but use the formal 'მოიცადეთ' if it's a professional email.
The root '-ცდ-' means to try or experience.
Yes, 'მოვიცადე' means 'I waited'.
Say 'ნუ მელოდები' (nu melodebi).
Yes, it is standard Georgian and understood everywhere.
No, use 'გააჩერეთ' (gaacheret) to stop a vehicle.
This is an A1 level word, one of the first commands you learn.
No, Georgian verbs do not have gender.
Like the 'ts' in 'cats' or 'tsunami'.
Yes, it is a common command for pets.
Yes, the usage is almost identical.
Verwandte Redewendungen
მოიცა
specialized formHold on / Wait (slang)
მოითმინე
similarBe patient
დაელოდე
similarWait for [someone/something]
გაჩერდი
contrastStop
ერთი წუთით
builds onFor one minute
