Significado
Doing is better than saying.
Contexto cultural
In Georgian culture, being a 'man of your word' (სიტყვის კაცი) is one of the highest compliments. This proverb is the foundation of that reputation. Georgian business culture can involve a lot of networking and long meetings, but the final trust is only built when the first 'sakme' (result) is delivered. During the Soviet era, many Georgians used this phrase to distinguish between official propaganda (talk) and real life (action). The Tbilisi startup scene uses this phrase frequently to push for 'MVP' (Minimum Viable Product) development over endless planning.
Use it as a Nudge
If a friend is procrastinating, say this with a smile. It's a socially acceptable way to say 'get to work'.
Grammar Alert
Don't forget the '-is' on 'laparakis'. Without it, the sentence sounds broken to a native ear.
Significado
Doing is better than saying.
Use it as a Nudge
If a friend is procrastinating, say this with a smile. It's a socially acceptable way to say 'get to work'.
Grammar Alert
Don't forget the '-is' on 'laparakis'. Without it, the sentence sounds broken to a native ear.
The 'Word' is Sacred
In Georgia, if you use this phrase about yourself, people will hold you to it. Only say it if you intend to deliver!
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb with the correct form of the word 'ლაპარაკი'.
საქმე _______ ნაცვლად.
The postposition 'ნაცვლად' requires the genitive case, which ends in '-ის'.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'საქმე ლაპარაკის ნაცვლად'?
A friend says they will start learning Georgian every day but never opens a book.
This is the perfect situation because there is a gap between the promise (talking) and the reality (no action).
What is the English equivalent of this phrase?
საქმე ლაპარაკის ნაცვლად
Both phrases emphasize that doing is more important than saying.
Complete the dialogue.
გიორგი: 'ბევრს ვვარჯიშობ, მალე ჩემპიონი გავხდები!' ნინო: 'კარგია, მაგრამ გახსოვდეს: _______.'
Nino is reminding Giorgi that he needs to prove his talk with actual results in the ring/field.
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Ayudas visuales
Words vs. Deeds
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosსაქმე _______ ნაცვლად.
The postposition 'ნაცვლად' requires the genitive case, which ends in '-ის'.
A friend says they will start learning Georgian every day but never opens a book.
This is the perfect situation because there is a gap between the promise (talking) and the reality (no action).
საქმე ლაპარაკის ნაცვლად
Both phrases emphasize that doing is more important than saying.
გიორგი: 'ბევრს ვვარჯიშობ, მალე ჩემპიონი გავხდები!' ნინო: 'კარგია, მაგრამ გახსოვდეს: _______.'
Nino is reminding Giorgi that he needs to prove his talk with actual results in the ring/field.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasNot inherently. It depends on your tone. It can be a professional principle or a friendly piece of advice.
Yes, it is a very common and respected proverb to use in writing to support an argument about productivity or ethics.
It means 'instead of' or 'in place of'. It always follows the noun it refers to.
Yes, 'ნაკლები ბლა-ბლა' (Less blah-blah) is the modern slang equivalent.
Frases relacionadas
ნაკლები ლაპარაკი, მეტი საქმე
similarLess talk, more work.
სიტყვა და საქმე
builds onWord and deed.
ენა ძვალს ამტვრევს
contrastThe tongue can break a bone.
საქმემან შენმან გამოგაჩინოს შენ
synonymLet your deeds reveal you.
