Signification
Encouragement to be authentic.
Contexte culturel
In Georgia, sincerity (gultsprpeloba) is valued over social polish. This phrase is often used to remind people that their 'inner heart' is what matters most. The modern usage of this phrase in Georgia is heavily influenced by Western individualism, contrasting with older, more collective social norms. In the Tbilisi underground art scene, this phrase is a mantra against the commercialization of art. Parents often say this to children to encourage them to follow their own path rather than family expectations.
The 'Rats' Rule
Always use 'რაც' (what) even though you are talking to a person. It refers to their essence.
Warmth Matters
Say this with a smile. It's an encouraging phrase, not a cold command.
Signification
Encouragement to be authentic.
The 'Rats' Rule
Always use 'რაც' (what) even though you are talking to a person. It refers to their essence.
Warmth Matters
Say this with a smile. It's an encouraging phrase, not a cold command.
Plural Form
If talking to a group, use 'იყავით ის, რაც ხართ'.
Teste-toi
Complete the phrase with the correct relative pronoun.
იყავი ის, ___ ხარ.
In this idiom, we use 'რაც' to refer to the abstract essence of a person.
Which sentence is the best advice for a nervous friend?
შენი მეგობარი ნერვიულობს. რას ეტყვი?
The first option is the standard phrase for encouragement.
Match the Georgian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all related ways to talk about authenticity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ხალხს ჩემი არ ესმის. B: არაუშავს, მთავარია, ___ ___ ___ ___.
The context of 'it doesn't matter, the main thing is...' leads perfectly to this phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesიყავი ის, ___ ხარ.
In this idiom, we use 'რაც' to refer to the abstract essence of a person.
შენი მეგობარი ნერვიულობს. რას ეტყვი?
The first option is the standard phrase for encouragement.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all related ways to talk about authenticity.
A: ხალხს ჩემი არ ესმის. B: არაუშავს, მთავარია, ___ ___ ___ ___.
The context of 'it doesn't matter, the main thing is...' leads perfectly to this phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is mostly informal or neutral. Use it with friends, family, or colleagues you know well.
Grammatically you could, but it wouldn't be the standard idiom. Stick to 'რაც'.
The plural is 'იყავით ის, რაც ხართ'.
Only if said with a mean tone. Usually, it's very kind and supportive.
You say 'დარჩი ისეთი, როგორიც ხარ'.
Only in 'soft' business contexts, like a mentor talking to a mentee.
It means 'that' or 'the one', acting as a placeholder for your identity.
Probably not, unless you have a very close, friendly relationship.
Yes, 'იყავი შენს პონტში' is a very casual way to say 'be in your own vibe'.
Because the words 'be' and 'are' are some of the first things you learn, and the phrase is very common.
Expressions liées
იყავი შენი თავი
synonymBe yourself
ნუ თამაშობ
contrastDon't act/play
გულწრფელი იყავი
similarBe sincere
დარჩი ისეთი, როგორიც ხარ
builds onStay as you are
