뜻
Polite response to thank you.
문화적 배경
Saying 'Arapers' is often accompanied by a slight tilt of the head or a hand over the heart in rural areas, showing deep sincerity. In the fast-paced capital, 'Arapers' can be very short and clipped, sometimes sounding like 'A-pers' in shops. Hospitality is extreme here. 'Arapers' might be followed by an invitation to drink wine, as 'nothing' is never enough for a guest. Similar to the rest of Georgia, but you might hear more Turkish-influenced politeness markers alongside 'Arapers'.
The Smile Factor
In Georgia, 'Arapers' is best delivered with a genuine smile. It's a warm culture!
Don't overthink the grammar
Even though it's a dative case, just treat it as a single block of sound.
뜻
Polite response to thank you.
The Smile Factor
In Georgia, 'Arapers' is best delivered with a genuine smile. It's a warm culture!
Don't overthink the grammar
Even though it's a dative case, just treat it as a single block of sound.
Use 'Pirikit'
If you want to impress locals, use 'Pirikit' (On the contrary) when someone thanks you for something you also enjoyed doing.
Endearments
Adding 'Genacvale' after 'Arapers' makes you sound like a beloved family member.
셀프 테스트
Complete the dialogue with the correct response.
— დიდი მადლობა საჩუქრისთვის! — _______, მიხარია რომ მოგეწონა.
Since the first person is saying 'Thank you for the gift', the correct response is 'You're welcome' (Arapers).
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You just gave a tourist directions and they said 'Madloba'. What do you say?
'Arapers' is the standard polite response to gratitude from a stranger.
Which of these is NOT a way to say 'You're welcome'?
Select the incorrect option:
'Madloba' means 'Thank you', not 'You're welcome'.
Choose the most polite response to return the thanks.
— გმადლობთ დახმარებისთვის. — _______, მე გმადლობთ!
'Pirikit' (On the contrary) is used when you want to emphasize that you are the one who should be thankful.
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시각 학습 자료
Arapers vs Inebet
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제— დიდი მადლობა საჩუქრისთვის! — _______, მიხარია რომ მოგეწონა.
Since the first person is saying 'Thank you for the gift', the correct response is 'You're welcome' (Arapers).
Situation: You just gave a tourist directions and they said 'Madloba'. What do you say?
'Arapers' is the standard polite response to gratitude from a stranger.
Select the incorrect option:
'Madloba' means 'Thank you', not 'You're welcome'.
— გმადლობთ დახმარებისთვის. — _______, მე გმადლობთ!
'Pirikit' (On the contrary) is used when you want to emphasize that you are the one who should be thankful.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Yes, 'Araphris' is also very common and means the same thing.
It literally means 'to nothing' or 'for nothing'.
They say it to mean 'No, thank YOU', suggesting they are the ones who are grateful.
It's better to say 'Arapers' or at least nod; Georgians value verbal politeness.
It's the same: 'Arapers'. It doesn't change for plural.
No, for apologies use 'Araushavs' (It's okay).
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for professional emails and meetings.
Kids might just say 'Arapers' or 'Araushavs', but the word is the same.
Just smile and nod, or say 'Madloba' back—Georgians are very forgiving to learners!
No, it's a 'p' with a puff of air (aspirated).
Not really, but 'Araushavs' is the more casual 'no worries' equivalent.
관련 표현
არაფრის
synonymYou're welcome (Genitive)
არაუშავს
similarIt's okay / No problem
პირიქით
builds onOn the contrary
ინებეთ
contrastHere you go
გმადლობთ
contrastI thank you
