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As a traveler, asking for and understanding directions is an essential part of getting around in a new place. In this lesson, you will learn how to ask for and give directions in Georgian.  
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.


== Key Vocabulary ==
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:


Here are some important words and phrases you need to know in order to ask for and give directions in Georgian:
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?


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Giving Directions:
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
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:
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| სად? || sad? || Where?
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| როგორ? || rogor? || How?
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| ქუჩა || k'ucha || Street
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| ქალაქი || k'alaki || City
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| ხელით || khelit' || On foot
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| მართვით || martvit || Directly
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| მარცხნივ || martskhniv || Left
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| მარჯვნივ || marjvniv || Right
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| პრობლემა || problema || Problem
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| სხვასიტყვა || skhvasitqva || Another word/variant/expression
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== Asking for 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.


Here are some ways to ask for directions:
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.


* <b>Excuse me</b>, <i>where is the street?</i>
Practice Exercises:
* <b>Can you tell me</b>, <i>how to get to the city center?</i>
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.
* <b>I'm looking for</b>, <i>the hospital. Do you know where it is?</i>


Here are some examples of how to use the vocabulary above to ask for directions:
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.)


* <i>სად არის სასტუმრო?</i> (sad aris sastumro?) - Where is the hotel?
Exercise 2: Choose the correct phrase for giving directions.
* <i>მაღაზიას როგორ ვხედავ?</i> (magazias rogor vk'edava?) - How can I find the store?
1. Go straight ahead.
* <i>მისია რომელიც კითხვაჯერ არაფერი არ არის?</i> (misia romelits k'it'qvajer araperi aris?) - Which one is it that I've asked about and haven't been told anything?
a) გადმოგისახავს. (Gadgomisakhavs.)
b) გადადით მარჯვნივ. (Gadadit marjvniv.)
c) გადადით წინ. (Gadadit tsin.)


<b>Note:</b> If you are asking for directions in a crowded area, the person you ask may gesture with their hands along with verbal directions to help you find your way.
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?)


== Giving Directions ==
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?)


Here are some ways to give directions:
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.
* <b>Go straight</b>, <i>and then turn left/right.</i>
* <b>Keep going until you reach</b>, <i>the traffic lights.</i>
* <b>It's on your right/left</b>, <i>next to the park.</i>
 
Here are some examples of how to use the vocabulary above to give directions:
 
* <i>წინ წადით და მარცხნივ გადით. სახლი მართლაცკურაზეა.</i> (tsin tsadit da martskhniv gadiT. saxli martlatskurazea.) - Go straight and then turn left. The house is on the right side of the street.
* <i>ყუჩას უნდა მიიღოთ და მარჯვნივ გადით. კონცერტის სახლი იქნება თქვენს მარჯვენაველზე.</i> (k'ucha unda miit'o da marjvniv gadiT. kontsertis saxli ikneba tkveni marjvenaveLze.) - You should take the street and turn right. The concert hall will be on your right side.
* <i>წადით სამხედრებლად და შემდეგ მარჯვნივ გადით. ესეთი დასაჯარი გახსნადეთ.</i> (tsadit samkhedreblad da shemdega marjvniv gadiT. eseti dasajari gakhsnadeT.) - Go straight ahead and then turn right. Open the door like this.
 
<b>Note:</b> If you're giving directions to someone who's going on foot or using public transportation, make sure to provide landmarks such as buildings or signs that can be easily spotted.
 
Now that you have a grasp of some basic vocabulary and phrases, you should feel more confident asking for and giving directions in Georgian. Practice with a friend or a native speaker and soon you'll be able to navigate your way around with ease!


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==Sources==
* [https://theculturetrip.com/europe/georgia/articles/21-essential-georgian-phrases/ Essential Georgian Phrases For Travel]
* [https://www.lingohut.com/en/v773441/georgian-lessons-asking-for-directions Georgian lessons: Asking for directions]
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Georgian/Vocabulary/Tastes|Tastes]]
* [[Language/Georgian/Vocabulary/Interjections|Interjections]]
* [[Language/Georgian/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Georgian/Vocabulary/Vegetables|Vegetables]]
* [[Language/Georgian/Vocabulary/Countries|Countries]]
* [[Language/Georgian/Vocabulary/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Georgian/Vocabulary/Relationships-and-Titles|Relationships and Titles]]
* [[Language/Georgian/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
* [[Language/Georgian/Vocabulary/Idiomatic-Expressions|Idiomatic Expressions]]
* [[Language/Georgian/Vocabulary/Greetings-and-Responses|Greetings and Responses]]


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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[edit source]


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


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