Signification
Judge people by their actions.
Contexte culturel
In Georgia, the 'Supra' (feast) is where this proverb is most often heard. The Tamada (toastmaster) might use it to toast to a guest's achievements. The phrase is deeply tied to the idea of 'good works' being the evidence of faith. Farmers use this literally to discuss the quality of their saplings, which reinforces the proverb's truth every harvest season. In the startup scene in Tbilisi, this is used to emphasize 'delivery' over 'pitching'.
Use the '-ო'
Always include the '-ო' suffix. It makes you sound like you've lived in Georgia for years and understand the oral tradition.
Don't over-explain
Georgians love brevity. You don't need to explain the proverb after saying it; the phrase itself is the complete argument.
Signification
Judge people by their actions.
Use the '-ო'
Always include the '-ო' suffix. It makes you sound like you've lived in Georgia for years and understand the oral tradition.
Don't over-explain
Georgians love brevity. You don't need to explain the proverb after saying it; the phrase itself is the complete argument.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
ხე ________ იცნობაო.
The proverb specifically uses 'ნაყოფით' (by fruit).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'ხე ნაყოფით იცნობაო'?
A person promises to help you move but doesn't show up. Another person says nothing but arrives early to help.
The proverb is about judging people by their actions/results.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
A: რატომ ენდობი ამ კომპანიას? B: იმიტომ, რომ კარგი პროდუქტი აქვთ, ________.
The full proverb with the quotative '-ო' is the most natural fit.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesხე ________ იცნობაო.
The proverb specifically uses 'ნაყოფით' (by fruit).
A person promises to help you move but doesn't show up. Another person says nothing but arrives early to help.
The proverb is about judging people by their actions/results.
A: რატომ ენდობი ამ კომპანიას? B: იმიტომ, რომ კარგი პროდუქტი აქვთ, ________.
The full proverb with the quotative '-ო' is the most natural fit.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, it comes from the Bible, but it is used by everyone regardless of their religious beliefs as a general piece of wisdom.
Yes! If someone does something bad, you can say it to imply that their bad action reveals their bad character.
Expressions liées
კაცი საქმით იცნობაო
synonymA man is known by his deeds.
ნაყოფი ხისგან შორს არ ვარდებაო
similarThe fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.
ბევრი ლაპარაკი ტყუილიაო
builds onMuch talking is a lie.
