Signification
A simple query.
Contexte culturel
Georgians value 'Moerideba'—a mix of modesty and not wanting to bother others. This phrase is a linguistic manifestation of that value. In the fast-paced capital, this phrase is used to signal that you won't take up more than 10 seconds of someone's time. In Georgian offices, hierarchy is important. Using 'light question' when speaking to a superior shows respect for their busy schedule. Guests often use this to avoid seeming demanding. It maintains the balance of the guest-host relationship.
The 'Softener' Effect
Use this phrase even if the question is a bit annoying. It magically makes people more willing to help you!
Don't Overuse
If you ask 10 'light questions' in a row, they become a 'heavy burden.' Space them out!
Signification
A simple query.
The 'Softener' Effect
Use this phrase even if the question is a bit annoying. It magically makes people more willing to help you!
Don't Overuse
If you ask 10 'light questions' in a row, they become a 'heavy burden.' Space them out!
Smile while saying it
In Georgia, non-verbal cues are huge. A small smile with 'msubuki kitkhva' goes a long way.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to make the question polite.
ერთი _______ კითხვა მაქვს თქვენთან.
'Msubuki' makes the question light and polite.
Which situation is appropriate for 'msubuki kitkhva'?
When should you use this phrase?
It is for low-stakes, simple queries.
Match the Georgian phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Direct translation of the collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: უკაცრავად... B: გისმენთ! A: ერთი _______ _______ მაქვს: სად არის ტუალეტი?
This is the standard way to preface a simple request for directions.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesერთი _______ კითხვა მაქვს თქვენთან.
'Msubuki' makes the question light and polite.
When should you use this phrase?
It is for low-stakes, simple queries.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct translation of the collocation.
A: უკაცრავად... B: გისმენთ! A: ერთი _______ _______ მაქვს: სად არის ტუალეტი?
This is the standard way to preface a simple request for directions.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with a boss or a friend, but it's especially helpful with strangers to be polite.
Not really. 'Msubuki pasukhi' sounds like the answer was not serious or lacked depth. It's not a common compliment.
Then don't use this phrase! It will seem like you are tricking them. Say 'rthuli kitkhva' (hard question) instead.
The adjective 'msubuki' stays the same in the nominative plural: 'msubuki kitkhvebi'.
Yes, it's very common in texts to start with 'Msubuki kitkhva:' followed by the question.
Expressions liées
მარტივი კითხვა
synonymSimple question
პატარა კითხვა
similarSmall question
მძიმე კითხვა
contrastHeavy/Difficult question
მოკლე კითხვა
similarShort question
რიტორიკული კითხვა
specialized formRhetorical question
