Significado
Following a trend or speed.
Contexto cultural
In dances like 'Sukhishvilebi' style, 'pekhis aqola' is not just a phrase but a rigorous physical requirement. Dancers must move as one organism. Tbilisi is a city of contrasts. 'Pekhis aqola' often refers to the tension between the old generation and the new 'European' lifestyle. At a supra, you must 'follow the foot' of the Tamada. If he drinks a full glass, you are expected to keep pace, or at least follow the rhythm of the toasts. In Svaneti or Khevsureti, following the leader's exact steps in snow is a safety measure. This is the literal origin of the idiom's importance.
Use it for 'Keeping up'
Whenever you want to say 'keep up with' in English, this is your best bet in Georgian.
Watch the Case
Remember that the thing you are following must be in the Dative case (ending in -s).
Significado
Following a trend or speed.
Use it for 'Keeping up'
Whenever you want to say 'keep up with' in English, this is your best bet in Georgian.
Watch the Case
Remember that the thing you are following must be in the Dative case (ending in -s).
Social Media Gold
Use this on Instagram or TikTok when participating in a challenge; it makes you sound like a native speaker.
Supra Etiquette
If you are at a Georgian feast, using this phrase to describe following the Tamada's toasts will earn you great respect.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the correct form.
მე მოდას ____ ვუყოლებ.
The idiom uses 'ფეხს' (foot in dative/accusative form) as the object of the verb.
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom for a business context?
How do you say 'We must keep up with the market'?
The first option uses the correct idiom and case (Dative for 'market').
Match the situation to the correct use of 'pekhis aqola'.
Situation: You are walking with a giant who takes huge steps.
This is the literal use of the idiom to ask someone to match pace or acknowledge you are trying to.
Complete the dialogue.
A: რატომ სწავლობ პროგრამირებას? B: იმიტომ, რომ მინდა ____.
'Keeping up with the times' is a perfect reason to learn a new skill.
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Ayudas visuales
Positive vs Negative Following
Context Grid
Social
- • Trends
- • Fashion
- • Lifestyle
Professional
- • Market
- • Tech
- • Innovation
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosმე მოდას ____ ვუყოლებ.
The idiom uses 'ფეხს' (foot in dative/accusative form) as the object of the verb.
How do you say 'We must keep up with the market'?
The first option uses the correct idiom and case (Dative for 'market').
Situation: You are walking with a giant who takes huge steps.
This is the literal use of the idiom to ask someone to match pace or acknowledge you are trying to.
A: რატომ სწავლობ პროგრამირებას? B: იმიტომ, რომ მინდა ____.
'Keeping up with the times' is a perfect reason to learn a new skill.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, but it usually implies matching someone's pace rather than racing them.
No, it's neutral. However, if you say they follow 'blindly' (ბრმად), it becomes critical.
The opposite is 'ჩამორჩენა' (falling behind).
It becomes 'ფეხს ავუყოლებ' (I will keep up).
No, for recipes use 'მიყოლა' (following) or 'გაკეთება' (making).
Yes, very frequently for market trends and innovation.
The noun 'ფეხის' stays singular, but the verb changes for plural subjects (ჩვენ ავუყოლეთ).
No, it is a standard idiom used in news, literature, and daily speech.
Yes, for keeping up with a beat or a rhythm.
Because walking together was the primary way of moving in groups in ancient Georgia.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in formal speeches.
Only if you mean 'I am matching your walking speed'.
Frases relacionadas
ფეხდაფეხ მიყოლა
similarTo follow closely step-by-step
კვალში ჩადგომა
similarTo step into someone's tracks
ჩამორჩენა
contrastTo fall behind
რიტმში ყოფნა
similarTo be in the rhythm
ფეხის აკრეფა
builds onTo speed up one's steps
