Meaning
To offer help to someone.
Cultural Background
Hospitality is a sacred duty. Helping a stranger is often seen as helping a 'guest from God.' Mutual aid was essential for survival in harsh winters. The idiom has a very literal history here. The phrase is now the standard slogan for NGO and charity work in Tbilisi. The Orthodox Church emphasizes 'მოწყალება' (mercy), and this idiom is often used in sermons.
Use the Verb
While the noun phrase is good, using the verb 'ხელს უწვდის' makes you sound much more fluent.
Don't Overuse
Don't use it for small things like passing a pen; keep it for meaningful help.
Meaning
To offer help to someone.
Use the Verb
While the noun phrase is good, using the verb 'ხელს უწვდის' makes you sound much more fluent.
Don't Overuse
Don't use it for small things like passing a pen; keep it for meaningful help.
Gratitude
If someone helps you, saying 'მადლობა, რომ ხელი გამომიწოდეთ' is a very touching way to say thank you.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of 'hand' (ხელი) in this sentence.
მან მეგობარს ____ გაუწოდა.
In the past tense (Aorist), the object 'hand' is in the Nominative case.
Which situation is appropriate for 'ხელის გაწოდება'?
Choose the best context:
The idiom is used for meaningful assistance in difficult times.
Match the Georgian phrase to its English meaning.
Match them up:
These three 'hand' idioms are often confused by learners.
Complete the dialogue with the correct verb form.
ნიკო: 'ძალიან მიჭირს.' ლუკა: 'მე აქ ვარ, რომ ხელი ____.'
The first-person singular subjunctive form is used here to express intent.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesმან მეგობარს ____ გაუწოდა.
In the past tense (Aorist), the object 'hand' is in the Nominative case.
Choose the best context:
The idiom is used for meaningful assistance in difficult times.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These three 'hand' idioms are often confused by learners.
ნიკო: 'ძალიან მიჭირს.' ლუკა: 'მე აქ ვარ, რომ ხელი ____.'
The first-person singular subjunctive form is used here to express intent.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your brother.
No, it is mostly used for emotional or financial support.
'გაწვდენა' is slightly more poetic and implies reaching a bit further.
Yes, you can 'extend a hand' to help an injured animal.
Related Phrases
გვერდში დგომა
similarTo stand by someone's side.
დახმარება
synonymTo help.
ხელის შეწყობა
specialized formTo facilitate or promote.
მხარდაჭერა
similarSupport.
