Significado
Asking someone to move closer.
Contexto cultural
Georgians are very hospitable. If you are invited to a home, the host might say 'Modi ak' to lead you to the best seat at the table. In the busy 'shaurma' shops or markets, you'll hear 'Modi ak' used rapidly by vendors to get your attention, though it's technically a bit too informal. Grandmothers (Bebia) use this phrase constantly with their grandchildren, often followed by an offer of food. Georgia has many street dogs. Locals often say 'Modi ak' to friendly ones to offer them food.
The 'T' Rule
Always add 't' (Modit) if you are talking to someone you don't know well. It's the safest way to avoid being rude.
Gesture Matters
Try the palm-down beckon. It feels more 'Georgian' and helps people understand you even if it's noisy.
Significado
Asking someone to move closer.
The 'T' Rule
Always add 't' (Modit) if you are talking to someone you don't know well. It's the safest way to avoid being rude.
Gesture Matters
Try the palm-down beckon. It feels more 'Georgian' and helps people understand you even if it's noisy.
Intonation
A rising intonation makes it a question ('Will you come here?'), while a falling one makes it a command.
Teste-se
You are calling your best friend. Which one do you use?
______, რაღაც უნდა გითხრა.
'მოდი აქ' is the informal singular form for a friend.
Fill in the missing letter to make it plural/formal.
მოდი_ აქ, ბავშვებო!
The suffix '-თ' makes the command plural.
Match the phrase to the person.
Who would you say 'მოდით აქ' to?
'Modit' is for groups or formal situations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: მოდი აქ, ნახე რა ვიყიდე! B: _________.
'Akhlave moval' means 'I'll come right now', a natural response.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios______, რაღაც უნდა გითხრა.
'მოდი აქ' is the informal singular form for a friend.
მოდი_ აქ, ბავშვებო!
The suffix '-თ' makes the command plural.
Who would you say 'მოდით აქ' to?
'Modit' is for groups or formal situations.
A: მოდი აქ, ნახე რა ვიყიდე! B: _________.
'Akhlave moval' means 'I'll come right now', a natural response.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, that would be very rude. Use 'Modit ak' or 'Shegidzliat mobrdzandit?'
Yes, but 'Ak modi' puts more emphasis on the location 'HERE'.
Just like a person: 'Modi ak, piso!'
The formal version is 'მოდით აქ' (Modit ak).
No, Georgian has no grammatical gender. 'Modi' works for everyone.
Yes, it's very common in texting between friends.
It means 'Come this way' or 'Come towards this direction'.
It can be, depending on your voice. If you shout it, it's a stern command.
The opposite is 'Tsadi ik' (Go there).
Say 'Chqara modi ak!'
Frases relacionadas
ახლოს მოდი
similarCome closer
წადი იქ
contrastGo there
აქეთ მოდი
specialized formCome this way
მობრძანდით
specialized formPlease come in / Welcome
