Significado
A sea without big waves.
Contexto cultural
In Batumi, a 'mshvidi zghva' is considered a gift for the tourism season. Locals often say that the sea 'rests' during these times, allowing the city to breathe. In the magnetic sand beaches of Guria, a calm sea is essential for the 'healing' properties of the sand to be enjoyed without the interference of heavy waves. Classical poets often use the calm sea as a metaphor for a heart that has finally found peace after a great love or a great war. Georgian sailors have a tradition of not whistling on a boat, as it might 'wake up' the calm sea and cause a storm.
The 'Oil' Trick
If you want to sound like a local in Batumi, say 'Zghva zetia' (The sea is oil) when it's perfectly calm.
Dative Case Drop
Remember to drop the 'i' in 'mshvidi' if you are saying you are 'at' or 'looking at' the sea.
Significado
A sea without big waves.
The 'Oil' Trick
If you want to sound like a local in Batumi, say 'Zghva zetia' (The sea is oil) when it's perfectly calm.
Dative Case Drop
Remember to drop the 'i' in 'mshvidi' if you are saying you are 'at' or 'looking at' the sea.
Peace Greeting
Remember that 'Mshvidoba' (Peace) is the root here. Georgians value peace above all, so this phrase is very positive.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'მშვიდი' (mshvidi) in the Dative case.
ჩვენ ______ ზღვას ვუყურებთ.
In the Dative case, the adjective 'მშვიდი' drops the final 'i' when preceding a noun.
Which sentence correctly describes a sea with no waves?
აირჩიეთ სწორი წინადადება:
'მშვიდი ზღვა' is the standard way to describe a wave-free sea.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a travel agency booking a boat trip. You want to know if the water is safe.
Asking if the sea will be calm is the best way to check for safety/comfort on a boat.
Complete the dialogue.
A: რატომ არ შედიხარ წყალში? B: იმიტომ, რომ ______ არ არის.
The Nominative case is needed here as the subject of the negative 'is not' (არ არის).
🎉 Puntuación: /4
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4 ejerciciosჩვენ ______ ზღვას ვუყურებთ.
In the Dative case, the adjective 'მშვიდი' drops the final 'i' when preceding a noun.
აირჩიეთ სწორი წინადადება:
'მშვიდი ზღვა' is the standard way to describe a wave-free sea.
You are at a travel agency booking a boat trip. You want to know if the water is safe.
Asking if the sea will be calm is the best way to check for safety/comfort on a boat.
A: რატომ არ შედიხარ წყალში? B: იმიტომ, რომ ______ არ არის.
The Nominative case is needed here as the subject of the negative 'is not' (არ არის).
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, 'mshvidi tba' (calm lake) is perfectly correct.
It is neutral. It's used in both news reports and casual chats.
The most common opposite is 'aghelvebuli zghva' (agitated sea) or 'shtormi' (storm).
That's the Georgian Dative case rule for adjectives ending in 'i'.
Yes, it's a common metaphor for someone with a very stable, calm personality.
'Mshvidi' is the adjective (calm), 'mshvidoba' is the noun (peace).
You say 'Zghva mshvidi iko'.
Yes, though it can be used metaphorically to mean 'a lot of something'.
Yes, many Georgian songs about Batumi use this phrase.
You can, but 'mshvidi' is more common for the sea's physical state.
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მშვიდობიანი მგზავრობა
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specialized formThe Pacific Ocean
აღელვებული ზღვა
contrastRough/Agitated sea
ზღვა მასალა
builds onA sea of material (a lot of info)
