Significado
Having no money.
Contexto cultural
In Georgia, it's common to complain about having a 'tsarieli jibe' even if you have a little money. It's a way to stay humble and avoid 'tvalis cemа' (the evil eye) regarding wealth. The 'empty pocket' is a romanticized theme in old 'Kalakuri' (urban) songs, often paired with themes of love and wine. Georgian students often use this phrase to bond over their shared financial struggles, especially before the next scholarship or allowance arrives. In small-scale Georgian business, 'tsarieli jibit datsqeba' (starting with an empty pocket) is seen as a mark of a true self-made entrepreneur.
Use it for empathy
If a friend says they can't afford something, saying 'მეც ცარიელი ჯიბე მაქვს' (I also have an empty pocket) is a great way to show solidarity.
Don't use with bosses
Telling your boss you have a 'tsarieli jibe' might sound like you're begging for a raise too aggressively.
Significado
Having no money.
Use it for empathy
If a friend says they can't afford something, saying 'მეც ცარიელი ჯიბე მაქვს' (I also have an empty pocket) is a great way to show solidarity.
Don't use with bosses
Telling your boss you have a 'tsarieli jibe' might sound like you're begging for a raise too aggressively.
The 'Wind' variation
If you want to sound like a native, use 'ჯიბეში ქარი მიქრის' (The wind blows in my pocket) for extra dramatic effect.
Hospitality first
Even with a 'tsarieli jibe', never refuse a glass of water or a simple seat if offered; it's about the gesture.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'I have an empty pocket'.
მე მაქვს _________ ჯიბე.
'ცარიელი' (tsarieli) means empty. 'სავსე' means full and 'დიდი' means big.
Match the response to the situation.
Friend: 'წამო, კინოში წავიდეთ!' (Let's go to the cinema!)
The first option provides a reason (being broke) for not going to the cinema.
Which sentence correctly uses the instrumental case?
Choose the correct sentence:
'ჯიბით' (jibit) is the instrumental case, meaning 'with a pocket'.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: რატომ არ ყიდულობ ამ ტელეფონს? B: იმიტომ, რომ ________________.
Being broke is a logical reason for not buying a phone.
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Ayudas visuales
Broke vs. Poor
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosმე მაქვს _________ ჯიბე.
'ცარიელი' (tsarieli) means empty. 'სავსე' means full and 'დიდი' means big.
Friend: 'წამო, კინოში წავიდეთ!' (Let's go to the cinema!)
The first option provides a reason (being broke) for not going to the cinema.
Choose the correct sentence:
'ჯიბით' (jibit) is the instrumental case, meaning 'with a pocket'.
A: რატომ არ ყიდულობ ამ ტელეფონს? B: იმიტომ, რომ ________________.
Being broke is a logical reason for not buying a phone.
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Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasNo, it's not rude. It's a very common, slightly informal way to talk about money.
Yes, metaphorically. Even if you don't have physical pockets, you can use it to mean you have no money.
ცარიელი ჯიბეები (tsarieli jibeebi).
You can say 'ფინანსური პრობლემები მაქვს' (I have financial problems).
Yes, many folk and urban songs use it to describe the life of a 'bohemian' or a traveler.
Usually no. It's used for individuals or families. For a country, use 'ეკონომიკური კრიზისი'.
'უფულო' (upulo) is an adjective meaning 'moneyless'. 'ცარიელი ჯიბე' is more idiomatic.
Not necessarily. It just means you don't have any right now.
Absolutely! It's very common in texting with friends.
Sometimes people pull out their empty pockets to show they have nothing.
ცარიელი ჯიბით სიარული მომწყინდა.
You would usually say 'ცარიელი საფულე' (empty wallet), but 'ცარიელი ჯიბე' is the more common idiom.
Yes, it's one of the first idioms you should learn because it's so useful.
'სავსე ჯიბე' (full pocket) or 'ბევრი ფული' (much money).
Frases relacionadas
ჯიბეში ქარი უქრის
similarThe wind blows in his pocket
უფულობა
synonymMoneyless-ness
გაფხეკილი
slangScraped clean
სავსე ჯიბე
contrastFull pocket
ჯიბეგაფხეკილი
specialized formPocket-scraped
