Drive Me — Crazy Qartulad

It’s chaotic. It’s emotional. It’s perfectly Georgian. Have you ever driven a Georgian crazy (or been driven crazy by one)? Tell us your story in the comments below. Nerves migishlia?

This is the winner. If a Georgian tells you “Tavze mivardi,” it means you are being impossibly annoying, chaotic, or clingy. It paints a picture of someone literally standing on your skull. It’s loud, it’s funny, and it’s the perfect translation for a sibling or a partner who won't stop teasing you. drive me crazy qartulad

But what happens when you try to translate that fiery sentiment into Georgian? How do you say “drive me crazy” – qartulad ? It’s chaotic

A chaotic but cozy Georgian table filled with khinkali and wine, or a bustling Marjanishvili street scene. We’ve all been there. You love someone (or something) deeply, but in the very next moment, that same person or thing makes you want to pull your hair out. In English, we have the perfect phrase for this: “You drive me crazy.” Have you ever driven a Georgian crazy (or