Meaning
Moving air outside.
Cultural Background
The phrase is the title and refrain of Galaktion Tabidze's most famous poem. It symbolizes the 'Wind of Fate' and the loneliness of the genius. Tbilisi is known as a windy city. Residents often use 'ქარი ქრის' as a standard greeting or complaint during the spring and autumn months. In folk songs, the wind is often asked to carry a message to a loved one far away. 'ქარი ქრის' starts many of these lyrical appeals. Many modern bands (like 33a or Mgzavrebi) use this phrase to ground their lyrics in a specifically Georgian atmosphere of nature and soul.
The 'Kari' Rule
If you forget the verb 'ქრის', you can always just say 'ქარია' (It is wind). It's 100% natural.
Don't 'Come' the Wind
Unlike rain (tsvima modis), wind never 'comes' (modis). It only 'blows' (kris).
Meaning
Moving air outside.
The 'Kari' Rule
If you forget the verb 'ქრის', you can always just say 'ქარია' (It is wind). It's 100% natural.
Don't 'Come' the Wind
Unlike rain (tsvima modis), wind never 'comes' (modis). It only 'blows' (kris).
Sound Like a Local
Repeat the phrase three times slowly to quote the most famous poem in Georgia. People will be very impressed!
Tbilisi Wind
If you are in Tbilisi, 'ქარი ქრის' is the ultimate conversation starter. Everyone has an opinion on the wind there.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing verb for 'The wind blows'.
გარეთ ძლიერი ქარი ____.
'ქრის' is the specific verb used for the wind blowing.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It's windy'?
აირჩიეთ სწორი წინადადება:
This is the standard Subject-Verb pair for wind in Georgian.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a poetry night and want to sound sophisticated.
The repetition evokes the famous poem by Galaktion Tabidze.
Complete the dialogue.
A: რატომ იხურავ ქუდს? B: იმიტომ, რომ გარეთ ____.
You wear a hat because the wind is blowing.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Types of Wind in Georgian
Light
- • ნიავი (Breeze)
- • სიო (Gentle air)
Medium
- • ქარი (Wind)
- • გრიგალი (Gale)
Strong
- • ქარიშხალი (Storm)
- • ტორნადო (Tornado)
Practice Bank
4 exercisesგარეთ ძლიერი ქარი ____.
'ქრის' is the specific verb used for the wind blowing.
აირჩიეთ სწორი წინადადება:
This is the standard Subject-Verb pair for wind in Georgian.
You are at a poetry night and want to sound sophisticated.
The repetition evokes the famous poem by Galaktion Tabidze.
A: რატომ იხურავ ქუდს? B: იმიტომ, რომ გარეთ ____.
You wear a hat because the wind is blowing.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, for a fan you should use 'ფენი უბერავს' or 'ვენტილატორი უბერავს'. 'ქრის' is reserved for natural wind.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your friends, or in a poem.
You can say 'ძალიან ძლიერი ქარი ქრის' or simply 'დიდი ქარია'.
'ქარი' is the general word for wind. 'ნიავი' is a light, gentle breeze.
They are quoting Galaktion Tabidze's poem, which is a cultural touchstone in Georgia.
Yes, 'ქარი ქროდა' (The wind was blowing).
Yes, metaphorically to describe changes: 'ახალი ქარი ქრის კომპანიაში'.
Not necessarily, but it often implies a bit of discomfort or melancholy in literature.
You say 'ქარი ჩადგა'.
'უგარო ამინდია' (It's windless weather) or 'წყნარი ამინდია' (It's calm weather).
Related Phrases
ქარიშხალი
specialized formStorm
ნიავი
similarBreeze
ქარბუქი
specialized formBlizzard/Snowstorm
საითაც ქარი ქრის
builds onWhichever way the wind blows
