Signification
Description of character or behavior.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is linked to 'Kargibichoba', an informal code of conduct for men that emphasizes honor and community service. In the capital, 'kargi bichi' often refers to someone who is 'cool' but also respectful and helpful in the neighborhood. Mothers and grandmothers use this phrase as the ultimate sign of pride in their sons/grandsons. Used in hashtags like #კარგიბიჭი to share stories of kindness or to post pictures of well-behaved pets.
Use it for dogs!
If you see a Georgian walking a dog, saying 'Kargi bichi!' to the dog is a great way to start a friendly conversation.
Gender matters
Always double-check the gender. Calling a girl 'kargi bichi' will result in confused looks.
Signification
Description of character or behavior.
Use it for dogs!
If you see a Georgian walking a dog, saying 'Kargi bichi!' to the dog is a great way to start a friendly conversation.
Gender matters
Always double-check the gender. Calling a girl 'kargi bichi' will result in confused looks.
The 'Okro' upgrade
If someone does something truly amazing for you, upgrade to 'Okro bichi khar!' (You are a golden boy!) for extra impact.
Neighborhood vibes
Being called a 'kargi bichi' by the elders in a Georgian neighborhood is the ultimate sign of social acceptance.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to praise your friend for helping you.
შენ ძალიან ______ ბიჭი ხარ!
'კარგი' (good) is the correct adjective to complete the praise 'კარგი ბიჭი ხარ'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are training your male puppy and he just sat down.
'კარგი ბიჭი' is the standard praise for a male dog.
Which sentence is the most natural way to recommend a male coworker?
How would you say 'He is a good guy'?
'ის კარგი ბიჭია' is the standard way to describe a man's good character.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: გიორგიმ დამეხმარა. B: მართლა? რა ______ ______ არის!
The context of helping (დამეხმარა) leads to the praise 'კარგი ბიჭი'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Bichi vs. Gogo
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesშენ ძალიან ______ ბიჭი ხარ!
'კარგი' (good) is the correct adjective to complete the praise 'კარგი ბიჭი ხარ'.
Situation: You are training your male puppy and he just sat down.
'კარგი ბიჭი' is the standard praise for a male dog.
How would you say 'He is a good guy'?
'ის კარგი ბიჭია' is the standard way to describe a man's good character.
A: გიორგიმ დამეხმარა. B: მართლა? რა ______ ______ არის!
The context of helping (დამეხმარა) leads to the praise 'კარგი ბიჭი'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt's risky. If you have a very close, informal relationship, it might be okay, but generally, it's better to use more formal praise.
No, you can call a 50-year-old man a 'kargi bichi' if you are describing his character to someone else.
The female version is 'კარგი გოგო' (kargi gogo).
No, it specifically refers to character and behavior, not looks.
You say 'შენ კარგი ბიჭი ხარ' (Shen kargi bichi khar).
Yes, it's a very common way to describe protagonists in Georgian literature.
Yes, if said with a specific tone when someone fails, it can mean 'Well done, genius'.
'Jigari' is much more informal and implies a deep, soulful goodness.
Yes, if the sentence structure changes (e.g., 'I saw a good boy'), the endings will change.
Extremely common. It's part of the daily vocabulary.
Yes, if they help you with something, it's a nice way to thank them.
Yes, 'კარგი ბიჭები' (kargi bichebi) - good boys/guys.
Not when used figuratively for adults; it sounds respectful in a traditional way.
In Georgian, 'bichi' is often used for men up to their 40s in casual contexts.
Expressions liées
კარგი გოგო
similarGood girl
ყოჩაღი ბიჭი
similarClever/bravo boy
ოქრო ბიჭი
specialized formGolden boy
ცუდი ბიჭი
contrastBad boy
ჯიგარი
synonymSoulful person
