Signification
Suggesting that it is time to leave.
Contexte culturel
The 'Georgian Goodbye' is a real phenomenon. Saying 'Tsavedit' is often just the first step in a 20-minute departure process. Hospitality is paramount. A guest saying 'Tsavedit' might be met with 'Sada khar?' (Where are you going? / Stay longer!). In the fast-paced city, 'Tsavedit' is used sharply to keep groups moving through traffic and busy schedules. The Tamada (toastmaster) usually signals the end of the feast, but a group of friends will use 'Tsavedit' to break away.
The Knee Slap
To sound 100% Georgian, slap your thighs with both hands as you say 'Aba, tsavedit!' This is the universal non-verbal signal that the visit is over.
Don't use alone
Remember, 'Tsavedit' is plural. If you say it while walking out alone, people will look for the person behind you.
Signification
Suggesting that it is time to leave.
The Knee Slap
To sound 100% Georgian, slap your thighs with both hands as you say 'Aba, tsavedit!' This is the universal non-verbal signal that the visit is over.
Don't use alone
Remember, 'Tsavedit' is plural. If you say it while walking out alone, people will look for the person behind you.
The 'Aba' Prefix
Adding 'Aba' (Well/So) before 'tsavedit' makes you sound much more natural and fluent.
Teste-toi
You are at a restaurant with three friends. You have all finished eating and want to leave. What do you say?
Choose the most natural phrase:
Since you are with a group, you need the plural '-it' ending. 'Tsavedit' is the standard way to signal the group is leaving.
Complete the sentence to say 'Let's go home.'
_______ სახლში!
'Tsavedit sakhlshi' is the standard way to say 'Let's go home.'
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are leaving your friend's house alone, but they are staying.
When leaving alone, use the singular 'წავედი' (tsavedi).
Fill in the missing line in this casual dialogue.
Nino: 'ტაქსი მოვიდა!' Lasha: '_______'
When the taxi arrives, the natural response is 'Let's go!'
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesChoose the most natural phrase:
Since you are with a group, you need the plural '-it' ending. 'Tsavedit' is the standard way to signal the group is leaving.
_______ სახლში!
'Tsavedit sakhlshi' is the standard way to say 'Let's go home.'
Situation: You are leaving your friend's house alone, but they are staying.
When leaving alone, use the singular 'წავედი' (tsavedi).
Nino: 'ტაქსი მოვიდა!' Lasha: '_______'
When the taxi arrives, the natural response is 'Let's go!'
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsGrammatically it is past tense ('we went'), but functionally it is used for the immediate future ('let's go').
It's a bit informal. Better to use 'tsavidet' (subjunctive) or wait for the teacher to lead.
'Tsavedit' is general 'let's go', while 'gavedit' specifically means 'let's exit/go out' of a building.
You still say 'tsavedit' if you are going *with* them. If you want *them* to go alone, say 'tsadi'.
Not at all, as long as you are with friends or peers. It's very friendly and energetic.
Saying 'Tsavedit, tsavedit!' adds urgency, like 'Let's go, let's go, move it!'
Yes! It's very common in group chats to confirm a plan.
Yes, it's the perfect word for 'Start!' or 'Go!' in a race or game.
Say 'ar tsavidet' (using the subjunctive).
It can be for English speakers. Practice by saying 'cats' and then trying to put that 'ts' at the start of the word.
Expressions liées
წავიდეთ
similarLet's go (subjunctive/suggestion)
წავედი
specialized formI'm off / I went
გავედით
similarWe're out / We exited
აბა ჰე
builds onTake care / Bye
დავიძარით
similarWe've started moving
