Signification
Literally 'no market', means 'no argument/of course'.
Contexte culturel
In the capital, this phrase is often said with a very short, clipped accent. It signals that you are 'cool' and 'urban'. Historically, this was the language of 'Kargi Bichebi' (Good Boys). Using it perfectly requires a certain relaxed body language. On Facebook and Instagram, you will see it written as 'bazari araa' in Latin script or 'ბაზარი არაა' in Mkhedruli. It's the go-to comment for agreement. In Western Georgia (Imereti/Adjara), people might use it less than in Tbilisi, preferring more local dialectal forms of agreement, but everyone understands it.
The 'Slang' Nod
When saying this, a small, confident nod makes you sound 100% more like a local.
Elder Alert
Never say this to someone over 60 unless you know them very well; it can sound 'unrefined'.
Signification
Literally 'no market', means 'no argument/of course'.
The 'Slang' Nod
When saying this, a small, confident nod makes you sound 100% more like a local.
Elder Alert
Never say this to someone over 60 unless you know them very well; it can sound 'unrefined'.
Texting Shortcut
In very casual texts, some people just write 'ბაზარია' (ironically) or 'ბაზ' but 'ბაზარი არაა' is the gold standard.
Gender Usage
While it was once 'guy talk,' modern Georgian girls use it just as much in casual circles.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the slang phrase.
– ხვალ რვაზე მოხვალ? – _______ არაა, მანდ ვიქნები.
'ბაზარი არაა' is the fixed expression.
In which situation is it APPROPRIATE to use 'ბაზარი არაა'?
Choose the correct context:
It is informal slang meant for friends and peers.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural slang response.
ნიკა: 'მადლობა, რომ დამეხმარე!' ლუკა: '__________'
In this context, it means 'No problem/Don't mention it'.
Match the Georgian phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
All are correct matches showing different registers.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ways to say 'Yes/Sure'
Banque d exercices
4 exercices– ხვალ რვაზე მოხვალ? – _______ არაა, მანდ ვიქნები.
'ბაზარი არაა' is the fixed expression.
Choose the correct context:
It is informal slang meant for friends and peers.
ნიკა: 'მადლობა, რომ დამეხმარე!' ლუკა: '__________'
In this context, it means 'No problem/Don't mention it'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All are correct matches showing different registers.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot inherently, but it is very informal. It's like saying 'No doubt' or 'Bet' in English. It's rude if used with a superior.
Yes, if it's a small local shop and you're being friendly with the clerk. Don't use it in a high-end boutique.
It literally means 'There is no market.'
Use 'რა თქმა უნდა' (Ra tkma unda) or 'გასაგებია' (Gasagebia).
Yes, it is understood everywhere, though it's most common in urban areas like Tbilisi and Kutaisi.
Yes! It's a very common way to say 'No problem' after someone thanks you.
Because markets are places of arguing and negotiation. 'No market' means 'no need to argue'.
Sometimes people just say 'ბაზარია' (ironically) but 'ბაზარი არაა' is the standard.
No, that would be considered quite disrespectful.
Yes, it's a direct equivalent of 'Базара нет' (Bazara nyet).
Expressions liées
ბაზარი ნოლი
specialized formZero market / Absolute agreement
გასაგებია
similarUnderstood
მოსულა
synonymIt's come / It's a deal
უპრობლემოდ
similarWithout a problem
რა თქმა უნდა
similarOf course
