意思
Wishing someone success on a journey.
文化背景
The 'Gzis dalotsva' toast is one of the 'obligatory' toasts. It usually comes after toasts to the hosts and before the final toast. It signifies that the formal part of the evening is ending. While used by everyone today, the phrase has deep roots in religious practice. Many Georgians still ask a priest for a 'Gzis dalotsva' (literal blessing) before a long journey or surgery. In regions like Svaneti or Tusheti, 'blessing the road' involved specific rituals, like throwing water after the traveler to ensure their path is 'as clear as water.' In Tbilisi, you'll see this phrase on billboards or social media posts by the Ministry of Infrastructure when a new highway opens, blending the ancient idiom with modern civil engineering.
The 'Water' Trick
If you want to be extra Georgian, say 'Gzas dagilotsav' and then pretend to pour water. It's a classic cultural touch.
Don't Overuse
If you say it every time someone leaves the room, it loses its meaning. Save it for 'real' departures.
意思
Wishing someone success on a journey.
The 'Water' Trick
If you want to be extra Georgian, say 'Gzas dagilotsav' and then pretend to pour water. It's a classic cultural touch.
Don't Overuse
If you say it every time someone leaves the room, it loses its meaning. Save it for 'real' departures.
The Response
If someone says this to you, the best response is 'Gmadlobt' (Thank you) or 'Gaigaret' (May you also have it).
自我测试
Fill in the correct form of the word 'road' (გზა).
მინდა, რომ შენი _____ დავლოცო.
In this sentence, 'gza' is the direct object of the verb 'davlotso' (I bless), so it takes the dative/accusative form 'გზას' (though in some dialects/contexts 'გზა' is used, 'გზას' is grammatically standard for the verb). Correction: The prompt asks for the idiom form, but in the verb phrase 'Gzas dagilotsav', it is 'Gzas'.
Match the situation to the most appropriate phrase.
Your friend is moving to London for a new job.
'Gza dalotsvili' is the perfect wish for someone starting a new journey or moving away.
Which of these is NOT a correct context for 'Gzis dalotsva'?
Select the wrong context:
You only use this phrase when someone is leaving, not when you are meeting them.
Complete the dialogue.
სტუმარი: 'დიდი მადლობა ყველაფრისთვის, უნდა წავიდე.' მასპინძელი: '_________________'
This is the standard hospitable response to a guest leaving.
🎉 得分： /4
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4 练习მინდა, რომ შენი _____ დავლოცო.
In this sentence, 'gza' is the direct object of the verb 'davlotso' (I bless), so it takes the dative/accusative form 'გზას' (though in some dialects/contexts 'გზა' is used, 'გზას' is grammatically standard for the verb). Correction: The prompt asks for the idiom form, but in the verb phrase 'Gzas dagilotsav', it is 'Gzas'.
Your friend is moving to London for a new job.
'Gza dalotsvili' is the perfect wish for someone starting a new journey or moving away.
Select the wrong context:
You only use this phrase when someone is leaving, not when you are meeting them.
სტუმარი: 'დიდი მადლობა ყველაფრისთვის, უნდა წავიდე.' მასპინძელი: '_________________'
This is the standard hospitable response to a guest leaving.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题No, it is a secular social idiom used by everyone in Georgia, regardless of faith.
Yes, it's a very nice way to end a professional email to someone who is leaving their position.
'Gza mshvidobisa' is 'Way of peace' (a wish), while 'Gzis dalotsva' is the act of blessing. They are often used interchangeably.
Yes, use 'დაგილოცავ' (dagilotsav) for 'I bless for you'.
Only if they are going on a long trip right after! Otherwise, it's a bit too much.
Yes, it is respectful and appropriate if the boss is leaving or going on a business trip.
Not really a slang version, but 'Gza dalotsvili!' is the short, punchy version used by youth.
No, it just implies you want them to be safe until you do see them again.
You can 'bless the road' for a driver, but you don't bless the car itself with this phrase.
Constantly. It's a major theme in Georgian poetry regarding exile and return.
相关表达
გზა მშვიდობისა
synonymWay of peace
ფეხბედნიერი
similarLucky-footed
მშვიდობით
similarWith peace
წარმატებები
builds onSuccesses
ბედნიერი მგზავრობა
specialized formHappy journey
