Bedeutung
A friend known for a long time.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Supra' (feast) is the primary venue for celebrating old friends. Toasts are structured, and an 'old friend' is often toasted right after family and homeland. The concept of 'Dzmakatsoba' (brother-friendship) is a stronger version of 'dzveli megobari' for men, implying they would die for each other. Hospitality laws in the Caucasus mean an old friend is treated with more honor than almost anyone else, often given the 'head of the table' or the best room. In Tbilisi, 'dzveli megobrebi' often have specific meeting spots (like certain cafes or parks) they have frequented for decades, maintaining social continuity.
The 'I' Drop
Remember to drop the 'i' in 'dzveli' when you use cases like Dative (dzvel megobars). It makes you sound much more native!
Age vs. Time
Never call a young person 'mokhutsi' unless you want to insult them. Stick to 'dzveli' for your buddies.
Bedeutung
A friend known for a long time.
The 'I' Drop
Remember to drop the 'i' in 'dzveli' when you use cases like Dative (dzvel megobars). It makes you sound much more native!
Age vs. Time
Never call a young person 'mokhutsi' unless you want to insult them. Stick to 'dzveli' for your buddies.
Supra Etiquette
If you are at a Georgian feast, mention your 'dzveli megobrebi' in your toast. It will earn you huge respect from the host.
Brotherhood
For men, using 'dzveli dzmakatsi' is a sign of extreme closeness. Use it sparingly with only your best friends.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct word to describe a friend you have known for 20 years.
ის ჩემი _______ მეგობარია.
'ძველი' is used for long-term friends, while 'მოხუცი' means elderly.
Fill in the blank with the correct case of 'ძველი მეგობარი'.
გუშინ ჩემს _______ (Dative) შევხვდი.
The verb 'შევხვდი' (I met) requires the Dative case.
Match the Georgian phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the four main types of friend-related collocations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ვინ არის ეს კაცი? B: ეს ლევანია, ჩემი _______.
The sentence requires the Nominative case for a simple identification.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a wedding toast?
You are making a toast to your friend of 30 years.
'ძველი' expresses the depth of your history together.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Dzveli vs. Mokhutsi
Aufgabensammlung
5 Aufgabenის ჩემი _______ მეგობარია.
'ძველი' is used for long-term friends, while 'მოხუცი' means elderly.
გუშინ ჩემს _______ (Dative) შევხვდი.
The verb 'შევხვდი' (I met) requires the Dative case.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the four main types of friend-related collocations.
A: ვინ არის ეს კაცი? B: ეს ლევანია, ჩემი _______.
The sentence requires the Nominative case for a simple identification.
You are making a toast to your friend of 30 years.
'ძველი' expresses the depth of your history together.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenBe careful! 'Chemi dzveli sheqvarebuli' means 'my ex-girlfriend'. If you want to say you've been together a long time, say 'didi khnis sheqvarebuli'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your brother. It's always appropriate.
Use 'qvelaze dzveli megobari' (ყველაზე ძველი მეგობარი).
Then you say 'mokhutsi megobari'. If they are both aged AND you've known them a long time, you can say 'chemi dzveli da mokhutsi megobari'.
Yes: 'dzveli megobrebi' (ძველი მეგობრები).
Yes, it's very common to call a long-time dog or cat a 'dzveli megobari'.
Yes, but for people it specifically means 'long-term'. For a car, it means 'used' or 'ancient'.
'Megobari' is gender-neutral and standard. 'Dzmakatsi' is informal and specifically for male friends (literally 'brother-man').
Like the 'ds' in 'kids'. Practice saying 'kids-veli'.
Yes, if you have a long-standing relationship with the person, it adds a nice personal touch.
'Axali megobari' (new friend).
This is a rule of Georgian grammar called 'truncation' or 'vowel drop' in certain cases like the Dative.
Verwandte Redewendungen
ბავშვობის მეგობარი
specialized formChildhood friend
ახალი მეგობარი
contrastNew friend
ერთგული მეგობარი
similarLoyal friend
ყოფილი მეგობარი
contrastFormer friend
ოჯახის მეგობარი
similarFamily friend
