Signification
Expressing surprise or seeking confirmation.
Contexte culturel
During a toast, if a Tamada (toastmaster) tells an incredible story, guests might whisper 'Martla?' to each other in awe. It's a sign of respect for the storytelling. In the busy streets of Tbilisi, 'Martla?' is used as a way to cut through the noise. It's a quick way to verify prices at the Deserter Bazaar. When a guest says they cannot eat any more, the host asks 'Martla?' as a polite nudge. It's expected that you might say 'Martla' (Truly) to confirm you are full. On Georgian Facebook and TikTok, 'Martla?' is often used sarcastically to call out 'fake news' or exaggerated claims by influencers.
The 'Nod' Rule
When saying 'Martla?', always nod your head slightly. It makes you look much more like a native speaker.
Don't Overuse
If you say 'Martla?' after every single sentence, you might sound like you're not actually listening or that you're being sarcastic.
Signification
Expressing surprise or seeking confirmation.
The 'Nod' Rule
When saying 'Martla?', always nod your head slightly. It makes you look much more like a native speaker.
Don't Overuse
If you say 'Martla?' after every single sentence, you might sound like you're not actually listening or that you're being sarcastic.
Combine with 'Ra'
Say 'Martla ra!' (მართლა რა!) when you are annoyed or frustrated with someone's behavior. It means 'Really, come on!'
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct Georgian word for 'Really?'.
— ხვალ თბილისში მოვდივარ. — ________? რა კარგია!
'Martla' is the correct word for 'Really?'. 'Marto' means 'alone' and 'magram' means 'but'.
Match the 'Martla?' intonation to the correct situation.
1. High rising pitch. 2. Low, flat tone. 3. Short, quick burst.
Intonation is key in Georgian to distinguish between a question and a statement.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
გიორგი: მართლა გითხრა, რომ მოვდივარ? ანა: ჰო, ________ გითხრა.
In this context, 'martla' is used to confirm the action: 'Yes, he really told me.'
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Ways to use 'Martla'
Emotions
- • Surprise
- • Disbelief
- • Joy
- • Annoyance
Grammar
- • Standalone question
- • Adverb for adjectives
- • Sentence starter
Banque d exercices
3 exercices— ხვალ თბილისში მოვდივარ. — ________? რა კარგია!
'Martla' is the correct word for 'Really?'. 'Marto' means 'alone' and 'magram' means 'but'.
1. High rising pitch. 2. Low, flat tone. 3. Short, quick burst.
Intonation is key in Georgian to distinguish between a question and a statement.
გიორგი: მართლა გითხრა, რომ მოვდივარ? ანა: ჰო, ________ გითხრა.
In this context, 'martla' is used to confirm the action: 'Yes, he really told me.'
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also with your boss or a stranger on the street.
Yes! 'Martla ar vici' means 'Honestly, I don't know.'
'Martla' is more common in speech; 'Namdvilad' is more emphatic and slightly more formal.
You would say 'Ara, martla' (No, really) or 'Ar mjeras' (I don't believe it). There isn't a direct 1:1 for 'not really' as a reaction.
Expressions liées
ნამდვილად
synonymCertainly / Truly
ხომ?
similarRight? / Isn't it?
ტყუილია
contrastIt's a lie
მართლაც
builds onIndeed
