Significado
It is often better to stay silent.
Contexto cultural
In Georgia, silence is a sign of respect toward elders. When a grandfather speaks, the grandchildren are expected to practice 'Dumili okroa'. In the high mountains, men of few words are highly respected. A 'silent man' is seen as a man of action and integrity. The Georgian Orthodox Church emphasizes 'Mdumareba' (silence) as a way to connect with God. Many monks take vows of silence. In Georgian business culture, being too 'chatty' can be seen as a lack of professionalism. Discretion is highly valued.
Use it to be polite
If you don't want to answer a personal question, just smile and say 'Dumili okroa'. It's a very 'Georgian' way to keep your privacy.
Don't over-use it
If you say it every time someone talks to you, you will seem anti-social. It's for special moments of tension or wisdom.
Significado
It is often better to stay silent.
Use it to be polite
If you don't want to answer a personal question, just smile and say 'Dumili okroa'. It's a very 'Georgian' way to keep your privacy.
Don't over-use it
If you say it every time someone talks to you, you will seem anti-social. It's for special moments of tension or wisdom.
The 'A' suffix
Remember that the '-a' at the end of 'okroa' is the verb. This is a great way to practice identifying the hidden 'is' in Georgian.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb.
დუმილი ______.
The proverb is 'დუმილი ოქროა' (Silence is gold).
In which situation is 'დუმილი ოქროა' most appropriate?
Situation: You are in a library and people are talking loudly.
It reminds people of the value of silence in a quiet space.
Choose the best response.
A: 'მინდა ყველას ვუთხრა მისი საიდუმლო!' (I want to tell everyone his secret!) B: 'არა, გაჩუმდი. _________.'
Silence is the best policy when dealing with secrets.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
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Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosდუმილი ______.
The proverb is 'დუმილი ოქროა' (Silence is gold).
Situation: You are in a library and people are talking loudly.
It reminds people of the value of silence in a quiet space.
A: 'მინდა ყველას ვუთხრა მისი საიდუმლო!' (I want to tell everyone his secret!) B: 'არა, გაჩუმდი. _________.'
Silence is the best policy when dealing with secrets.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or even in a professional setting as a piece of general wisdom.
Technically yes, but it's a very 'indirect' way. It's more like saying 'We should both be quiet now' rather than 'You, shut up'.
There isn't a single proverb, but 'ენაჭარტალა' (enachartala) is a negative word for someone who talks too much.
No, because 'dumili' (silence) is an uncountable noun, it always stays singular.
Frases relacionadas
სიტყვა ვერცხლია, დუმილი ოქრო
builds onSpeech is silver, silence is gold.
ენას კბილი დააჭირე
similarBite your tongue.
დუმილი თანხმობის ნიშანია
specialized formSilence is a sign of consent.
ბევრი ლაპარაკი ტვინის მტერია
similarToo much talking is the enemy of the brain.
