Significado
Asking someone to pay close attention.
Contexto cultural
The Tamada (toastmaster) is the absolute leader of the table. When he speaks, everyone must be 'ყურადღებით'. Interrupting him is a major social faux pas. Georgian schools are traditionally quite formal. Teachers use 'ყურადღებით' to maintain discipline and ensure students are following complex grammar rules. In the Tbilisi Metro, the word 'ყურადღება' is iconic. It is the first word many foreigners learn because it is repeated at every single stop. Being 'ყურადღებიანი' (the adjective form) is one of the highest compliments for a family member. It implies you are attentive to the needs of your parents and relatives.
The Ear Connection
Always remember the root 'ყური' (ear). If the task involves listening or 'taking in' info, use this word.
Don't use for 'Watch out!'
If a piano is falling from a window, scream 'ფრთხილად!', not 'ყურადღებით!'.
Significado
Asking someone to pay close attention.
The Ear Connection
Always remember the root 'ყური' (ear). If the task involves listening or 'taking in' info, use this word.
Don't use for 'Watch out!'
If a piano is falling from a window, scream 'ფრთხილად!', not 'ყურადღებით!'.
Supra Etiquette
If you want to impress Georgians, use 'ყურადღებით' when the Tamada starts a toast. It shows you know the culture.
Adverbial Suffix
The '-ით' at the end is your best friend. It turns many Georgian nouns into useful adverbs.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct word for the situation: A teacher is telling students to listen to a story.
ბავშვებო, ______ მომისმინეთ!
Listening requires focus (ყურადღებით), not caution (ფრთხილად) or slowness (ნელა).
Fill in the blank with the correct adverbial form of 'ყურადღება'.
ის ______ კითხულობს წიგნს.
To turn the noun 'attention' into an adverb, we add the '-ით' suffix.
Match the phrase to the correct location.
Where would you hear: 'ყურადღება! კარები იხურება'?
This is the standard announcement in the Tbilisi Metro.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ეს ტექსტი ძალიან რთულია. B: ჰო, ______ წაიკითხე.
If a text is difficult, you should read it 'attentively'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Focus vs. Caution
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosბავშვებო, ______ მომისმინეთ!
Listening requires focus (ყურადღებით), not caution (ფრთხილად) or slowness (ნელა).
ის ______ კითხულობს წიგნს.
To turn the noun 'attention' into an adverb, we add the '-ით' suffix.
Where would you hear: 'ყურადღება! კარები იხურება'?
This is the standard announcement in the Tbilisi Metro.
A: ეს ტექსტი ძალიან რთულია. B: ჰო, ______ წაიკითხე.
If a text is difficult, you should read it 'attentively'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your little brother.
Yes, because driving requires mental focus. 'ყურადღებით იყავი გზაზე' is very common.
The opposite is 'უყურადღებოდ' (inattentively/carelessly).
You say 'ყურადღება მომაქციე'.
Yes, it's a glottal stop. Practice by making a 'k' sound deep in your throat.
No, Georgians use 'პატივისცემით' (with respect) for that.
The adverb 'ყურადღებით' doesn't change, but the verb does: 'იყავით ყურადღებით' (plural).
That is the noun 'Attention!'. It's used as a call to action before the full sentence.
No, use 'ფრთხილად' so you don't spill it.
No, but it's often used with the verb 'to watch' (ყურება).
It is A1. It's one of the first 100 words you should learn.
Yes, 'ყური დამიგდე' (Lend me an ear) is the most common slangy equivalent.
Frases relacionadas
ყურადღება მიაქციე
similarPay attention to [something]
ფრთხილად
contrastCarefully/Cautiously
ყური დამიგდე
informalLend me an ear
თვალყური ადევნე
specialized formKeep an eye on
უყურადღებოდ
contrastInattentively
