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Georgian → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Transportation and Directions → Asking for and Giving Directions

Introduction: In this lesson, we will focus on learning the essential vocabulary and phrases for asking for and giving directions in Georgian. Being able to navigate and understand directions is a crucial skill when traveling or living in a foreign country. By the end of this lesson, you will feel confident in asking for and understanding directions in Georgian, opening up a world of possibilities for exploring Georgia and engaging with the local culture.

Asking for Directions: When asking for directions in Georgian, it's important to be polite and clear in your communication. Here are some useful phrases and questions to help you get started:

1. გთხოვთ, ელიცხვეთ ორი კითხვა. (Gt'khovt, elikhvet ori kit'kva.) - Excuse me, can I ask you two questions? 2. გთხოვთ, იმალებთ სად არის...? (Gt'khovt, imalebt sad aris...?) - Excuse me, do you know where... is? 3. როგორ მივიდეთ...? (Rogor mividet...?) - How can we get to...? 4. სად არის საკუთარი გზა? (Sad aris sakut'ari gza?) - Where is the nearest road? 5. როგორ შემიძლია გავიდე აქედან...? (Rogor shemizlia gavide ak'edan...?) - How can I go from here to...? 6. როგორ შემიძლია გავიდე მეტროში? (Rogor shemizlia gavide metrosi?) - How can I go to the metro?

Giving Directions: When giving directions in Georgian, it's important to use clear and concise language. Here are some useful phrases and vocabulary to help you give directions:

1. გადმოგისახავს... (Gadgomisakhavs...) - Go straight... 2. გამოსახულება მარჯვნივ არის. (Gamosakhuleba marjvniv aris.) - The destination is on the right. 3. გამოსახულება მარცხნივ არის. (Gamosakhuleba martsxniv aris.) - The destination is on the left. 4. გადადით მარჯვნივ/მარცხნივ. (Gadadit marjvniv/martsxniv.) - Go to the right/left. 5. გადადით წინ. (Gadadit tsin.) - Go straight ahead. 6. შემდეგ გამოსახულება მარჯვნივ/მარცხნივ იქნება. (Shemdeg gamosakhuleba marjvniv/martsxniv ikneba.) - The next destination will be on the right/left.

Cultural Insight: In Georgia, asking for directions is often seen as a chance for locals to showcase their hospitality and helpfulness. Georgians are known for their friendly and welcoming nature, and they take pride in assisting visitors. It's not uncommon for someone to offer to accompany you to your destination or go out of their way to provide detailed directions. This cultural aspect adds a unique flavor to the experience of navigating Georgian cities and towns.

Practice Exercises: Now, let's practice what we've learned with some interactive exercises. Choose the correct phrase or word in Georgian based on the given English prompt.

Exercise 1: Choose the correct phrase for asking for directions. 1. Excuse me, can you help me? a) გთხოვთ, მეხმიმართეთ მე? (Gt'khovt, mekhmimartet me?) b) გთხოვთ, ელიცხვეთ ორი კითხვა. (Gt'khovt, elikhvet ori kit'kva.) c) გთხოვთ, ელიცხვეთ მეგობრის სახელი. (Gt'khovt, elikhvet megobris sak'eli.)

Exercise 2: Choose the correct phrase for giving directions. 1. Go straight ahead. a) გადმოგისახავს. (Gadgomisakhavs.) b) გადადით მარჯვნივ. (Gadadit marjvniv.) c) გადადით წინ. (Gadadit tsin.)

Exercise 3: Choose the correct phrase for asking how to go to the metro. 1. How can I go to the metro? a) როგორ შემიძლია გავიდე მეტროში? (Rogor shemizlia gavide metrosi?) b) როგორ მივიდეთ წინ? (Rogor mivideet tsin?) c) როგორ მივიდეთ სასტუმროში? (Rogor mivideet sastumroshi?)

Exercise Solutions: Exercise 1: a) გთხოვთ, მეხმიმართეთ მე? (Gt'khovt, mekhmimartet me?) Exercise 2: a) გადმოგისახავს. (Gadgomisakhavs.) Exercise 3: a) როგორ შემიძლია გავიდე მეტროში? (Rogor shemizlia gavide metrosi?)

Conclusion: Congratulations! You've learned the essential vocabulary and phrases for asking for and giving directions in Georgian. This skill will greatly enhance your ability to navigate Georgian cities and towns, and it will also allow you to engage with the local culture and people more effectively. Keep practicing and using these phrases in real-life situations to build your confidence and fluency in Georgian.

Table of Contents - Georgian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Alphabet and Sounds

• Consonants and Vowels
• Pronunciation Rules
• Word Order

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Greetings and Introductions

• Greetings and Responses
• Introducing Yourself
• Polite Phrases

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Nouns and Cases

• Noun Gender
• Nominative Case
• Genitive Case
• Dative Case
• Accusative Case
• Locative Case

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships and Titles

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Food and Drink

• Traditional Dishes
• Wine and Spirits
• Table Manners

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense
• Conditional and Imperative

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Transportation and Directions

• Public Transportation
• Asking for and Giving Directions

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Holidays and Celebrations

• New Year's and Christmas
• Easter
• Independence Day

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparison

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Shopping and Services

• Money and Currency
• Shopping Vocabulary
• Services and Emergencies

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Arts and Entertainment

• Music and Dance
• Theater and Film
• Literature and Poetry

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Prepositions

• Simple Prepositions
• Compound Prepositions

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Work and Employment

• Job Titles and Professions
• Applying for a Job

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Georgian History and Geography

• Ancient Kingdoms
• Recent History
• Geographic Regions

Sources

• Essential Georgian Phrases For Travel
• Georgian lessons: Asking for directions

Other Lessons

• Tastes
• Interjections
• Drinks
• Vegetables
• Countries
• Adjectives
• Relationships and Titles
• Family
• Idiomatic Expressions
• Greetings and Responses

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