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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore the conditional and imperative forms in the Georgian language. These forms are essential for expressing hypothetical situations, giving commands, and making requests. Understanding how to use them correctly will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Georgian. Throughout this lesson, we will provide clear explanations, numerous examples, and engaging practice exercises to ensure you grasp these concepts fully. So, let's dive in and start exploring the fascinating world of conditional and imperative verbs in Georgian!

Conditional Form[edit | edit source]

The conditional form is used to express hypothetical or unreal situations in Georgian. It allows us to talk about what would happen or could have happened under certain conditions. To form the conditional form of a verb, we need to add the suffix "-ბინ" ("-bin") to the verb stem.

Let's take a look at some examples:

Georgian	Pronunciation	English Translation
მაისრა	maisra	I would go
მშვიდია	mshvidia	It would be peaceful
ჩამოვიდა	chamovida	He/she would have come out
შეგიძლია	shegidlia	You could

In Georgian, the conditional form is commonly used in "if" clauses. For example:

- თუ დაგიბრუნდა, გქონდებით მარიამის კატა. (If you had come back, you would have seen Mariam's cat.)

- თუ მაისრა, მილიარდი ლარი მოგიგებს. (If I win, I will give you a million lari.)

- თუ გადაამისა, გადაგიგებს სიმონი. (If you pass by, Simon will tell you.)

Imperative Form[edit | edit source]

The imperative form is used to give commands, make requests, or express strong suggestions in Georgian. It allows us to directly address someone and tell them what to do. The imperative form of a verb is usually formed by using the verb stem without any suffix.

Let's take a look at some examples:

Georgian	Pronunciation	English Translation
მოდი	modi	Come
მიდი	midi	Go
გადმოდი	gadmodi	Leave
მიუგე	miuge	Tell me

In Georgian, the imperative form can be used in various contexts. For example:

- მოდი დავიწყებთ კლასს. (Come, let's start the class.)

- მიდი და მოძებნე ამ წიგნის გვერდი. (Go and find the page of this book.)

- დაგმარები, რომ მოვიდეს საათი. (Wait for the hour to come.)

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

The usage of conditional and imperative forms in Georgian reflects the cultural values and communication style of the Georgian people. Georgian culture places great emphasis on hospitality and politeness, and this is reflected in the language as well. When giving commands or making requests, it is common to use the imperative form in a polite and respectful manner. For example, instead of saying "მოდი" (Come), it is more common to say "გთხოვთ, მოდით" (Please, come). This politeness is deeply ingrained in Georgian society and is an important aspect of the language.

Historically, Georgia has been influenced by various neighboring cultures and empires, including the Persian and Ottoman Empires. These influences have shaped the Georgian language and its grammar. The conditional form, for example, shows similarities to the conditional forms used in Persian and Turkish. This historical context adds depth and richness to the Georgian language and provides a fascinating insight into the cultural and linguistic heritage of the country.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Below are some exercises to help you solidify your understanding of the conditional and imperative forms in Georgian. Try to solve them on your own, and then check the solutions provided.

Exercise 1: Complete the following sentences using the correct conditional form of the verb in parentheses.

1. თუ ვინმე მალე მომისახლების, გამოვიდე თბილისში. (მოდი) 2. თუ მისი თვალი ბურთია, მაინც მისი მამა მისი მეგობარია. (იყოს) 3. თუ სამშაბათი იყო, გადავამიზნა. (მივეზინის) 4. თუ მაგიდა წამოიყვანს, გთხოვთ, გადმოდით. (მოდით) 5. თუ შენ ვერ გადახვიდებ, მიგეწერი მეგობრის ნომერი. (მიწერე)

Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences using the imperative form of the verb in parentheses.

1. მოდით, მარიამი, მას გიყვარს. (გამოეყენე) 2. ჩამოდით, გთხოვთ, მოვალეობა დავიწყოთ. (მოდით) 3. მიდით და მოძებნეთ ამ წიგნის გვერდი. (მიძებნე) 4. მამა შეგიძლია, დაგიბრუნდეს სახლში? (დაბრუნდი) 5. მიუგე, რომ დავიწყოთ ეს საათი. (დაიწყე)

Solution[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: 1. თუ ვინმე მალე მომისახლების, გამოვიდე თბილისში. (მოდი) 2. თუ მისი თვალი ბურთია, მაინც მისი მამა მისი მეგობარია. (იყოს) 3. თუ სამშაბათი იყო, გადავამიზნა. (მივეზინის) 4. თუ მაგიდა წამოიყვანს, გთხოვთ, გადმოდით. (მოდით) 5. თუ შენ ვერ გადახვიდებ, მიგეწერი მეგობრის ნომერი. (მიწერე)

Exercise 2: 1. გამოეყენე, მოდით, მარიამი, მას გიყვარს. 2. მოდით, მოდით, გთხოვთ, მოვალეობა დავიწყოთ. 3. მიძებნე, მიდით და მოძებნეთ ამ წიგნის გვერდი. 4. დაბრუნდეს, მამა, შეგიძლია, დაგიბრუნდეს სახლში? 5. დაიწყე, მიუგე, რომ დავიწყოთ ეს საათი.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have now learned how to use the conditional and imperative forms in Georgian. These forms are essential for expressing hypothetical situations, giving commands, and making requests. Remember to use the conditional form to talk about unreal or hypothetical situations, and the imperative form to give commands or make requests. Keep practicing and using these forms in your daily conversations to become more fluent in Georgian. Well done!

Table of Contents - Georgian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Alphabet and Sounds

Greetings and Introductions

Nouns and Cases

Family and Relationships

Food and Drink

Verbs and Tenses

Transportation and Directions

Holidays and Celebrations

Adjectives and Adverbs

Shopping and Services

Arts and Entertainment

Prepositions

Work and Employment

Georgian History and Geography

Sources[edit | edit source]

Georgian grammar - Wikipedia

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+== Introduction ==
-I'm excited to teach you about the conditional and imperative forms in Georgian! These verb forms allow you to express possibilities and commands, respectively.
+In this lesson, we will explore the conditional and imperative forms in the Georgian language. These forms are essential for expressing hypothetical situations, giving commands, and making requests. Understanding how to use them correctly will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Georgian. Throughout this lesson, we will provide clear explanations, numerous examples, and engaging practice exercises to ensure you grasp these concepts fully. So, let's dive in and start exploring the fascinating world of conditional and imperative verbs in Georgian!
 == Conditional Form ==
-To form the conditional in Georgian, you first need to choose the appropriate verb stem for the subject pronoun. Then, you add the appropriate present tense ending:
+The conditional form is used to express hypothetical or unreal situations in Georgian. It allows us to talk about what would happen or could have happened under certain conditions. To form the conditional form of a verb, we need to add the suffix "-ბინ" ("-bin") to the verb stem.
+Let's take a look at some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+|-
+| მაისრა || maisra || I would go
 |-
-| ვინმე || vinme || If I/he/she/they/you (formal)...
+| მშვიდია || mshvidia || It would be peaceful
 |-
-| ხართ || k'art || If you (informal)...
+| ჩამოვიდა || chamovida || He/she would have come out
 |-
-}
+| შეგიძლია || shegidlia || You could
+|}
-After the verb stem, you add the following endings:
+In Georgian, the conditional form is commonly used in "if" clauses. For example:
-- ვ– for 1st person singular (I)
-- ს– for 2nd person singular (you, informal)
-- ა– for 3rd person singular (he/she/it)
-- ვთ– for 1st person plural (we)
-- თ– for 2nd person plural (you, formal, or they)
-For example, let's take the verb "to drink": სასმელი (sasmeli). The verb stem is სასმ- (sasam-), with the appropriate ending added for the present tense. To form the conditional, you would take the verb stem sasam- and add the appropriate conditional endings:
+- თუ დაგიბრუნდა, გქონდებით მარიამის კატა. (If you had come back, you would have seen Mariam's cat.)
-{| class="wikitable"
+- თუ მაისრა, მილიარდი ლარი მოგიგებს. (If I win, I will give you a million lari.)
-! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| ვსასმებინებინა || vsasamebin'ebin'a || If I/he/she/they/you (formal) were drinking...
-|-
-| ხართ სასმებინებთ || k'art sasamebin'ebt || If you (informal) were drinking...
-|-
-}
-Notice that the conditional endings take different forms depending on the subject pronoun, but the verb stem remains the same.
+- თუ გადაამისა, გადაგიგებს სიმონი. (If you pass by, Simon will tell you.)
 == Imperative Form ==
-The imperative form is used to give commands or make requests. It is formed by taking the appropriate verb stem, adding the imperative prefix, and then adding the appropriate ending:
+The imperative form is used to give commands, make requests, or express strong suggestions in Georgian. It allows us to directly address someone and tell them what to do. The imperative form of a verb is usually formed by using the verb stem without any suffix.
+Let's take a look at some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 |-
-| დადგე || dadge || Give!
+| მოდი || modi || Come
 |-
-| არავის ნუ გააკეთე || aravis nu gaak'et'e || Don't do anything!
+| მიდი || midi || Go
 |-
-}
+| გადმოდი || gadmodi || Leave
+|-
+| მიუგე || miuge || Tell me
+|}
+In Georgian, the imperative form can be used in various contexts. For example:
+- მოდი დავიწყებთ კლასს. (Come, let's start the class.)
+- მიდი და მოძებნე ამ წიგნის გვერდი. (Go and find the page of this book.)
+- დაგმარები, რომ მოვიდეს საათი. (Wait for the hour to come.)
+== Cultural Insights ==
+The usage of conditional and imperative forms in Georgian reflects the cultural values and communication style of the Georgian people. Georgian culture places great emphasis on hospitality and politeness, and this is reflected in the language as well. When giving commands or making requests, it is common to use the imperative form in a polite and respectful manner. For example, instead of saying "მოდი" (Come), it is more common to say "გთხოვთ, მოდით" (Please, come). This politeness is deeply ingrained in Georgian society and is an important aspect of the language.
+Historically, Georgia has been influenced by various neighboring cultures and empires, including the Persian and Ottoman Empires. These influences have shaped the Georgian language and its grammar. The conditional form, for example, shows similarities to the conditional forms used in Persian and Turkish. This historical context adds depth and richness to the Georgian language and provides a fascinating insight into the cultural and linguistic heritage of the country.
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Below are some exercises to help you solidify your understanding of the conditional and imperative forms in Georgian. Try to solve them on your own, and then check the solutions provided.
-The imperative prefix is typically და– (da-) for positive commands and არა– (ara-) for negative commands. Then, you add the following endings:
+Exercise 1: Complete the following sentences using the correct conditional form of the verb in parentheses.
-- –ა for 2nd person singular (you)
-- –თე for 2nd person plural (you, formal)
-For example, let's take the verb "to see": ხედავს (khedavs). The verb stem is ხედავ (kheda-). To give a positive command, you would add the imperative prefix da- and the appropriate ending –ა:
+. თუ ვინმე მალე მომისახლების, გამოვიდე თბილისში. (მოდი)
+. თუ მისი თვალი ბურთია, მაინც მისი მამა მისი მეგობარია. (იყოს)
+. თუ სამშაბათი იყო, გადავამიზნა. (მივეზინის)
+. თუ მაგიდა წამოიყვანს, გთხოვთ, გადმოდით. (მოდით)
+. თუ შენ ვერ გადახვიდებ, მიგეწერი მეგობრის ნომერი. (მიწერე)
-{| class="wikitable"
+Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences using the imperative form of the verb in parentheses.
-! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
+. მოდით, მარიამი, მას გიყვარს. (გამოეყენე)
-| ხედა! || kheda! || Look!
+. ჩამოდით, გთხოვთ, მოვალეობა დავიწყოთ. (მოდით)
-|-
+. მიდით და მოძებნეთ ამ წიგნის გვერდი. (მიძებნე)
-}
+. მამა შეგიძლია, დაგიბრუნდეს სახლში? (დაბრუნდი)
+. მიუგე, რომ დავიწყოთ ეს საათი. (დაიწყე)
+== Solution ==
-To give a negative command, you would add the imperative prefix ara- and the appropriate ending –ა:
+Exercise 1:
+. თუ ვინმე მალე მომისახლების, გამოვიდე თბილისში. (მოდი)
+. თუ მისი თვალი ბურთია, მაინც მისი მამა მისი მეგობარია. (იყოს)
+. თუ სამშაბათი იყო, გადავამიზნა. (მივეზინის)
+. თუ მაგიდა წამოიყვანს, გთხოვთ, გადმოდით. (მოდით)
+. თუ შენ ვერ გადახვიდებ, მიგეწერი მეგობრის ნომერი. (მიწერე)
-{| class="wikitable"
+Exercise 2:
-! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
+. გამოეყენე, მოდით, მარიამი, მას გიყვარს.
-|-
+. მოდით, მოდით, გთხოვთ, მოვალეობა დავიწყოთ.
-| არახედე! || arakhede! || Don't look!
+. მიძებნე, მიდით და მოძებნეთ ამ წიგნის გვერდი.
-|-
+. დაბრუნდეს, მამა, შეგიძლია, დაგიბრუნდეს სახლში?
-| არავის ნუ ხედავთ! || aravis nu khedavt || Don't look at anything!
+. დაიწყე, მიუგე, რომ დავიწყოთ ეს საათი.
-|-
-}
-Remember that the imperative form is often used in commands or requests, so it is important to pay attention to the appropriate level of politeness based on your audience.
+== Conclusion ==
-I hope this lesson on the conditional and imperative forms in Georgian has been helpful! Remember to practice forming these verb forms with different verbs and subject pronouns. As always, don't hesitate to ask any questions in the comments below.
+Congratulations! You have now learned how to use the conditional and imperative forms in Georgian. These forms are essential for expressing hypothetical situations, giving commands, and making requests. Remember to use the conditional form to talk about unreal or hypothetical situations, and the imperative form to give commands or make requests. Keep practicing and using these forms in your daily conversations to become more fluent in Georgian. Well done!
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+==Sources==
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgian_grammar Georgian grammar - Wikipedia]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/Infinitives|Infinitives]]
+* [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/Conjugation-verbs-Present,-Past-and-Future|Conjugation verbs Present, Past and Future]]
+* [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/The-postposition-of-the-Dative|The postposition of the Dative]]
+* [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/Postpositions-of-the-Genitive|Postpositions of the Genitive]]
+* [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/That-(რომ)|That (რომ)]]
+* [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/The-postposition-of-the-Instrumental|The postposition of the Instrumental]]
+* [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/Conjugation-of-the-verb-“to-have”-in-the-future-tense|Conjugation of the verb “to have” in the future tense]]
+* [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/“to-live”-ცხოვრება-present-tense|“to live” ცხოვრება present tense]]
+* [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/Compound-Prepositions|Compound Prepositions]]
+* [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/Inflection-of-demonstrative-pronouns-with-nouns|Inflection of demonstrative pronouns with nouns]]
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