Significado
Someone refused to share something.
Contexto cultural
Sharing is a core cultural value. Refusing to share food is often seen as a serious social slight, which is why this slang word is so frequently used to 'police' behavior. Many Georgian slang words have Russian roots but have been adapted to Georgian grammar. This reflects the complex linguistic history of the region. In the capital, slang changes rapidly. 'Mozhoshka' has remained popular for decades because it fills a specific niche that formal language doesn't cover. On Georgian social media, 'mozhoshka' is often used in memes about people who won't share links or 'sauce' for videos.
Use it with a smile
Since it's slang, your body language determines if it's a joke or an insult.
Not for elders
Even if your grandma won't give you a cookie, don't use this word!
Significado
Someone refused to share something.
Use it with a smile
Since it's slang, your body language determines if it's a joke or an insult.
Not for elders
Even if your grandma won't give you a cookie, don't use this word!
The 'Mo' prefix
Remember that 'mo-' makes it past tense. If you want to say 'Don't be stingy', say 'Ar mozhoshko'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb for 'He was stingy'.
ნიკამ ჩიფსები ______.
Since 'Nika' is the 3rd person singular, we use 'mozhoshka'.
Which situation is appropriate for using 'mozhoshka'?
Where can you say this?
It is informal slang and only suitable for casual settings with peers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: მათამაშე რა შენი ტელეფონით. B: არა, არ შეიძლება. A: აუ, რა ______!
The person is refusing to share, so 'mozhoshka' is the natural slang response.
Match the phrase to the meaning.
Match 'ნუ მოჟოშკავ' to its English equivalent.
'Nu' is the negative imperative particle in Georgian.
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Ayudas visuales
What can you 'Mozhoshka'?
Food
- • Fries
- • Chocolate
- • Pizza
Tech
- • WiFi
- • Charger
- • Controller
Info
- • Gossip
- • Answers
- • Links
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosნიკამ ჩიფსები ______.
Since 'Nika' is the 3rd person singular, we use 'mozhoshka'.
Where can you say this?
It is informal slang and only suitable for casual settings with peers.
A: მათამაშე რა შენი ტელეფონით. B: არა, არ შეიძლება. A: აუ, რა ______!
The person is refusing to share, so 'mozhoshka' is the natural slang response.
Match 'ნუ მოჟოშკავ' to its English equivalent.
'Nu' is the negative imperative particle in Georgian.
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Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasNo, it's not a swear word, but it is very informal slang.
Only if you are very close friends with your coworkers and the setting is casual.
The standard word is 'daenana' (დაენანა).
Usually no. It's for small, everyday things like snacks or secrets.
Mostly by people under 40.
Ar movzhoshke (არ მოვჟოშკე).
Etymologically yes, but most speakers don't think of that anymore.
Yes, if someone refuses to lend a small amount or pay their share.
'Mozhoshka' is an action; 'dzuntsi' is a personality trait.
It's more of an urban, 'city' slang term.
Yes, it's gender-neutral.
They might get offended or think you are being aggressive.
'Zhmoტი' (zhmoti) is slightly more common but still informal.
Like the 'g' in 'mirage'.
Frases relacionadas
დაენანა
similarTo feel sorry to give something up
ჟმოტი
synonymA stingy person
გააზიარა
contrastTo share
ვირთხობა
specialized formTo act like a rat
