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Welcome to our lesson on the '''Nominative Case''' in Georgian! Understanding grammatical cases is crucial for mastering any language, and Georgian is no exception. The nominative case is particularly important because it helps us identify the subject of a sentence—the one doing the action, so to speak.
 
In this lesson, we will explore the nominative case in-depth. We'll start by discussing its role in Georgian grammar, followed by plenty of clear examples to illustrate how it works. You will also find engaging exercises designed to help you practice what you've learned. By the end of this lesson, you should feel confident using the nominative case in your sentences.


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== Introduction ==
=== Importance of the Nominative Case ===


In this lesson, we will delve into the fascinating world of Georgian grammar and explore the Nominative Case, which is used to identify the subject of a sentence. The Nominative Case plays a crucial role in the Georgian language, and understanding its usage is essential for effective communication. Throughout this lesson, we will examine the rules and intricacies of the Nominative Case, providing comprehensive explanations and numerous examples to enhance your understanding. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently recognize and use the Nominative Case in Georgian sentences.
The nominative case is the starting point for understanding how subjects relate to verbs in Georgian. Unlike English, where word order is key to determining the subject, Georgian employs cases to indicate grammatical functions. The nominative case typically marks the subject of the sentence, making it essential for constructing meaningful statements.


== The Importance of the Nominative Case ==
In Georgian, the nominative case is also used for nouns that are not directly acting in a sentence but are still the focus of a discussion. This makes it versatile and vital for effective communication.


The Nominative Case is one of the fundamental cases in the Georgian language. It serves the crucial function of identifying the subject of a sentence, allowing us to distinguish who or what is performing the action. Without the Nominative Case, sentences would lack clarity and coherence, making communication difficult. By mastering the Nominative Case, you will be able to construct grammatically correct and meaningful sentences in Georgian.
=== Structure of the Lesson ===


== Structure of the Lesson ==
1. '''Definition and Role of the Nominative Case'''


1. Introduction
2. '''Examples of Nouns in the Nominative Case'''
2. Importance of the Nominative Case
3. Structure of the Lesson
4. Nominative Case: Definition and Usage
5. Nominative Case Endings
6. Nominative Case with Singular Nouns
7. Nominative Case with Plural Nouns
8. Irregular Nouns in the Nominative Case
9. Nominative Case in Sentence Structure
10. Cultural Insights: Nominative Case in Georgian Literature
11. Exercises: Applying the Nominative Case
12. Solutions and Explanations
13. Conclusion


== Nominative Case: Definition and Usage ==
3. '''Noun Declensions in the Nominative Case'''


The Nominative Case, known as "სახელმძღვანელო კეისი" (sakhelmts'ghvanelo keisi) in Georgian, is used to identify the subject of a sentence. It answers the question "who?" or "what?" is performing the action. The subject of a sentence is typically the doer of the verb or the entity being described.
4. '''Practice Exercises'''


For example:
5. '''Solutions and Explanations for Exercises'''
* მე ვარ სტუდენტი. (Me var studenti.) - I am a student.
* კატა მისცა კაცს. (Kata mischa kats.) - The cat scratched the man.


In the first example, the Nominative Case is used to identify the subject "მე" (me) which means "I". In the second example, the Nominative Case is used to identify the subject "კატა" (kata) which means "the cat".
== Definition and Role of the Nominative Case ==


== Nominative Case Endings ==
The '''nominative case''' answers the question "who?" or "what?" For instance, in the sentence "The girl reads a book," "the girl" is in the nominative case because she is the subject performing the action of reading.


In Georgian, nouns change their endings depending on the case they are in. The Nominative Case has specific endings for both singular and plural nouns. Let's explore these endings in the following table:
=== Key Characteristics ===
 
* It identifies the subject of the sentence.
 
* It can be singular or plural.
 
* In Georgian, the nominative case is generally unmarked (the base form of the noun).
 
== Examples of Nouns in the Nominative Case ==
 
To illustrate the nominative case, let’s look at some examples. Below, you will find a table presenting nouns in Georgian, alongside their pronunciations and English translations.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| გოგონა || gogona || girl
|-
| ბიჭი || bichi || boy
|-
| წიგნი || ts'igni || book
|-
|-
| კაცი (katsi) || /k'atsi/ || man (singular)
 
| მანქანა || manq'ana || car
 
|-
|-
| კაცები (katsebi) || /k'atsebi/ || men (plural)
 
| მზე || mze || sun
 
|-
|-
| ქალი (kali) || /k'ali/ || woman (singular)
 
| სახლი || sakhli || house
 
|-
 
| პური || puri || bread
 
|-
|-
| ქალები (kalebi) || /k'alebi/ || women (plural)
 
| ქალაქი || kalak'i || city
 
|-
|-
| ბირთვი (birtvi) || /birtvi/ || book (singular)
 
| მეგობარი || megobari || friend
 
|-
|-
| ბირთვები (birtvebi) || /birtvebi/ || books (plural)
 
| ჩაის || ch'ais || tea
 
|}
|}


As you can see from the table, the Nominative Case endings for singular nouns are "-ი" (-i) for masculine nouns, "-ლი" (-li) for feminine nouns, and "-ვი" (-vi) for neuter nouns. For plural nouns, the endings are "-ები" (-ebi) for all genders. Keep in mind that there are exceptions and irregularities in noun declension, which we will discuss later in this lesson.
These examples showcase various nouns in the nominative case, demonstrating the subject role they play in sentences.
 
=== Noun Declensions in the Nominative Case ===
 
In Georgian, nouns can be categorized by gender (masculine, feminine, neuter) and can change form based on their role in a sentence. However, the nominative case generally maintains the base form of the noun.
 
1. '''Masculine Nouns''': Often end in a consonant.
 
* Example: "ბიჭი" (bichi) - boy
 
2. '''Feminine Nouns''': Typically end in "-ა" or "-ე".
 
* Example: "გოგონა" (gogona) - girl
 
3. '''Neuter Nouns''': Generally end in "-ო".
 
* Example: "ბლეს" (blesi) - nest
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises designed to help you apply what you’ve learned about the nominative case.
 
=== Exercise 1: Identify the Nominative Case ===
 
Read the following sentences and identify the noun in the nominative case.
 
1. გოგონა წიგნს კითხულობს. (The girl is reading a book.)
 
2. ბიჭი მანქანას οδηγებს. (The boy is driving a car.)
 
3. მზე shines. (The sun shines.)
 
4. სახლი დიდია. (The house is big.)
 
5. მეგობარი პურს მიაწვდის. (The friend will serve the bread.)
 
=== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Complete the sentences with the correct noun in the nominative case.
 
1. ___ (girl) წიგნს კითხულობს.
 
2. ___ (boy) ფეხბურთს თამაშობს.
 
3. ___ (car) სწრაფია.
 
4. ___ (house) ლამაზია.
 
5. ___ (friend) მოდის.
 
=== Exercise 3: Translate to Georgian ===
 
Translate the following English sentences into Georgian, focusing on the nominative case.
 
1. The girl eats.
 
2. The boy plays.
 
3. The sun shines.
 
4. The friend is happy.
 
5. The car is fast.
 
=== Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences ===
 
Using the nouns from the previous table, create five sentences in Georgian, ensuring each sentence has a clear subject in the nominative case.
 
=== Exercise 5: Transform the Nouns ===
 
Change the following nouns from the nominative case to their plural form.
 
1. გოგონა (girl)
 
2. ბიჭი (boy)
 
3. წიგნი (book)
 
4. მანქანა (car)
 
5. სახლი (house)
 
=== Exercise 6: Matching Exercise ===
 
Match the Georgian nouns to their English translations.
 
1. გოგონა
 
2. ბიჭი
 
3. მზე
 
4. ქალაქი
 
5. მეგობარი
 
a. city 
 
b. friend 
 
c. girl 
 
d. sun 
 
e. boy 
 
=== Exercise 7: Subject Identification ===
 
Identify the subject in the following Georgian sentences.
 
1. გოგონა სკოლაში წასულა. (The girl has gone to school.)
 
2. ბიჭი ფეხბურთს თამაშობს. (The boy is playing football.)
 
3. მზე ცის თავზეა. (The sun is above the sky.)
 
4. სახლი ლამაზი ჩანს. (The house looks beautiful.)
 
5. ქალაქი დიდი და მშვენიერი არის. (The city is big and beautiful.)
 
=== Exercise 8: Rewrite the Sentences ===
 
Rewrite the following sentences, changing the subject while keeping the verb the same.
 
1. გოგონა წიგნს კითხულობს.
 
2. ბიჭი მანქანას οδηγებს.
 
3. მზე shines.
 
4. მეგობარი პურს მიაწვდის.
 
5. სახლი დიდია.


== Nominative Case with Singular Nouns ==
=== Exercise 9: True or False ===


To form the Nominative Case with singular nouns, we generally add the appropriate ending to the noun stem. Let's look at some examples:
Read the following statements and determine if they are true or false concerning the nominative case.


* კაცი (katsi) - man
1. The nominative case is always marked by an ending.
* ქალი (kali) - woman
* ბირთვი (birtvi) - book


In the Nominative Case, these nouns remain unchanged as the subject of the sentence:
2. The nominative case identifies the subject of the sentence.


* კაცი მისცა ბირთვს. (Katsi mischa birtvs.) - The man gave the book.
3. Only masculine nouns can be in the nominative case.
* ქალი მოთხრობის. (Kali mot'khrobis.) - The woman is talking.


In these examples, the nouns "კაცი" (katsi) and "ქალი" (kali) are in the Nominative Case, representing the subjects of the sentences.
4. The nominative case is the first step in understanding Georgian grammar.


== Nominative Case with Plural Nouns ==
5. The nominative case has no plural form.


Plural nouns in the Nominative Case have a distinct ending. Let's see some examples:
=== Exercise 10: Sentence Construction ===


* კაცები (katsebi) - men
Construct five sentences using a mix of nouns from the nominative case and verbs of your choice, focusing on clarity and grammatical correctness.
* ქალები (kalebi) - women
* ბირთვები (birtvebi) - books


When these nouns are used as the subject of a sentence in the Nominative Case, they also remain unchanged:
== Solutions and Explanations for Exercises ==


* კაცები მისცეს ბირთვებს. (Katsebi mists'es birtvebs.) - The men gave the books.
Now let’s go through the exercises and provide answers to ensure you understand the nominative case thoroughly.
* ქალები მოთხრეს. (Kalebi mot'khres.) - The women are talking.


In these examples, the plural nouns "კაცები" (katsebi) and "ქალები" (kalebi) are in the Nominative Case, functioning as the subjects of the sentences.
=== Solutions for Exercise 1 ===


== Irregular Nouns in the Nominative Case ==
1. Subject: გოგონა (girl)


While most nouns follow regular patterns in the Nominative Case, there are some irregular nouns that undergo changes in their stems. Here are a few examples:
2. Subject: ბიჭი (boy)


* მამა (mama) - father
3. Subject: მზე (sun)
* დედა (deda) - mother
* ძმა (dzma) - brother
* დამეგობრება (damegobreba) - friendship


These nouns have unique forms in the Nominative Case:
4. Subject: სახლი (house)


* მამა - მამანი (mama - mamani)
5. Subject: მეგობარი (friend)
* დედა - დედანი (deda - dedani)
* ძმა - ძმანი (dzma - dzmani)
* დამეგობრება - დამეგობრებანი (damegobreba - damegobrebani)


In these examples, the nouns change their stems in the Nominative Case, reflecting their irregularity.
=== Solutions for Exercise 2 ===


== Nominative Case in Sentence Structure ==
1. გოგონა


In Georgian sentences, the subject in the Nominative Case typically comes before the verb. Let's examine the following examples:
2. ბიჭი


* მე ვარ სტუდენტი. (Me var studenti.) - I am a student.
3. მანქანა
* კატა მისცა კაცს. (Kata mischa kats.) - The cat scratched the man.


In these sentences, the subjects "მე" (me) and "კატა" (kata) are in the Nominative Case and precede the verbs "ვარ" (var) and "მისცა" (mischa), respectively. This word order is common in Georgian and helps to clarify the subject of the sentence.
4. სახლი


== Cultural Insights: Nominative Case in Georgian Literature ==
5. მეგობარი


The Nominative Case plays a significant role in Georgian literature, contributing to the richness and expressiveness of the language. Many renowned Georgian writers and poets, such as Shota Rustaveli and Ilia Chavchavadze, skillfully employed the Nominative Case to convey deep emotions and vivid imagery in their works. By studying the Nominative Case, you not only gain a deeper understanding of the Georgian language but also connect with the cultural heritage and literary traditions of Georgia.
=== Solutions for Exercise 3 ===


== Exercises: Applying the Nominative Case ==
1. გოგონა ჭამს. (The girl eats.)


Now it's time to put your knowledge of the Nominative Case into practice! Complete the following exercises by identifying the subject in each sentence and determining whether it is in the Nominative Case.  
2. ბიჭი თამაშობს. (The boy plays.)


1. მე მიყვარს საქართველო. (Me miqvars sak'art'velo.) - I love Georgia.
3. მზე ანათებს. (The sun shines.)
2. მამა მიყვარს მე. (Mama miqvars me.) - Father loves me.
3. ბირთვი მეტყველად დავარა. (Birtvi metqvelad daravar.) - The book fell on the floor.
4. ქალბატონო გათეთრდა დამეგობრება. (Kalbat'ono gatetrdz daamegobreba.) - The lady started a friendship.
5. კურსი მიწვევს სტუდენტებს. (Kursi mits'vevs studenteb.) - The course teaches students.


== Solutions and Explanations ==
4. მეგობარი ბედნიერია. (The friend is happy.)


Let's go through the exercises and check your answers:
5. მანქანა სწრაფია. (The car is fast.)


1. მე მიყვარს საქართველო. (Me miqvars sak'art'velo.) - I love Georgia.
=== Solutions for Exercise 4 ===
- The subject is "მე" (me), which is in the Nominative Case.


2. მამა მიყვარს მე. (Mama miqvars me.) - Father loves me.
(Example Sentences)
- The subject is "მამა" (mama), which is in the Nominative Case.


3. ბირთვი მეტყველად დავარა. (Birtvi metqvelad daravar.) - The book fell on the floor.
1. გოგონა წიგნს კითხულობს. (The girl is reading a book.)
- The subject is "ბირთვი" (birtvi), which is in the Nominative Case.


4. ქალბატონო გათეთრდა დამეგობრება. (Kalbat'ono gatetrdz daamegobreba.) - The lady started a friendship.
2. ბიჭი ფეხბურთს თამაშობს. (The boy is playing football.)
- The subject is "ქალბატონო" (kalbat'ono), which is in the Nominative Case.


5. კურსი მიწვევს სტუდენტებს. (Kursi mits'vevs studenteb.) - The course teaches students.
3. მზე ნათებს. (The sun shines.)
- The subject is "კურსი" (kursi), which is in the Nominative Case.


Congratulations on completing the exercises! By successfully identifying the subjects and recognizing their usage in the Nominative Case, you have demonstrated a solid understanding of this essential aspect of Georgian grammar.
4. მეგობარი ბედნიერია. (The friend is happy.)


== Conclusion ==
5. მანქანა სწრაფია. (The car is fast.)


In this comprehensive lesson, we have explored the Nominative Case and its usage in the Georgian language. We have learned how to identify the subject of a sentence and recognize the Nominative Case endings for both singular and plural nouns. Additionally, we have discussed irregular nouns and their forms in the Nominative Case. By mastering the Nominative Case, you have acquired a powerful tool for constructing grammatically correct and meaningful sentences in Georgian. Keep practicing and applying your knowledge, and soon you will become a confident and fluent speaker of the Georgian language!
=== Solutions for Exercise 5 ===
 
1. გოგონები (girls)
 
2. ბიჭები (boys)
 
3. წიგნები (books)
 
4. მანქანები (cars)
 
5. სახლები (houses)
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 6 ===
 
1 - c
 
2 - e
 
3 - d
 
4 - a
 
5 - b
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 7 ===
 
1. Subject: გოგონა (girl)
 
2. Subject: ბიჭი (boy)
 
3. Subject: მზე (sun)
 
4. Subject: სახლი (house)
 
5. Subject: ქალაქი (city)
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 8 ===
 
1. ბიჭი წიგნს კითხულობს. (The boy is reading a book.)
 
2. გოგონა მანქანას οδηγებს. (The girl is driving a car.)
 
3. მზე ანათებს. (The sun shines.)
 
4. მეგობარი პურს მიაწვდის. (The friend will serve the bread.)
 
5. სახლი ლამაზია. (The house is beautiful.)
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 9 ===
 
1. False
 
2. True
 
3. False
 
4. True
 
5. False
 
=== Solutions for Exercise 10 ===
 
(Example Sentences)
 
1. გოგონა წიგნს კითხულობს. (The girl is reading a book.)
 
2. ბიჭი ფეხბურთს თამაშობს. (The boy is playing football.)
 
3. მზე ნათებს. (The sun shines.)
 
4. მეგობარი ბედნიერია. (The friend is happy.)
 
5. მანქანა სწრაფია. (The car is fast.)
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson! You have taken a significant step in understanding the Georgian language. Keep practicing the nominative case, and soon it will become second nature.


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Georgian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Nominative Case

Welcome to our lesson on the Nominative Case in Georgian! Understanding grammatical cases is crucial for mastering any language, and Georgian is no exception. The nominative case is particularly important because it helps us identify the subject of a sentence—the one doing the action, so to speak.

In this lesson, we will explore the nominative case in-depth. We'll start by discussing its role in Georgian grammar, followed by plenty of clear examples to illustrate how it works. You will also find engaging exercises designed to help you practice what you've learned. By the end of this lesson, you should feel confident using the nominative case in your sentences.

Importance of the Nominative Case[edit | edit source]

The nominative case is the starting point for understanding how subjects relate to verbs in Georgian. Unlike English, where word order is key to determining the subject, Georgian employs cases to indicate grammatical functions. The nominative case typically marks the subject of the sentence, making it essential for constructing meaningful statements.

In Georgian, the nominative case is also used for nouns that are not directly acting in a sentence but are still the focus of a discussion. This makes it versatile and vital for effective communication.

Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

1. Definition and Role of the Nominative Case

2. Examples of Nouns in the Nominative Case

3. Noun Declensions in the Nominative Case

4. Practice Exercises

5. Solutions and Explanations for Exercises

Definition and Role of the Nominative Case[edit | edit source]

The nominative case answers the question "who?" or "what?" For instance, in the sentence "The girl reads a book," "the girl" is in the nominative case because she is the subject performing the action of reading.

Key Characteristics[edit | edit source]

  • It identifies the subject of the sentence.
  • It can be singular or plural.
  • In Georgian, the nominative case is generally unmarked (the base form of the noun).

Examples of Nouns in the Nominative Case[edit | edit source]

To illustrate the nominative case, let’s look at some examples. Below, you will find a table presenting nouns in Georgian, alongside their pronunciations and English translations.

Georgian Pronunciation English
გოგონა gogona girl
ბიჭი bichi boy
წიგნი ts'igni book
მანქანა manq'ana car
მზე mze sun
სახლი sakhli house
პური puri bread
ქალაქი kalak'i city
მეგობარი megobari friend
ჩაის ch'ais tea

These examples showcase various nouns in the nominative case, demonstrating the subject role they play in sentences.

Noun Declensions in the Nominative Case[edit | edit source]

In Georgian, nouns can be categorized by gender (masculine, feminine, neuter) and can change form based on their role in a sentence. However, the nominative case generally maintains the base form of the noun.

1. Masculine Nouns: Often end in a consonant.

  • Example: "ბიჭი" (bichi) - boy

2. Feminine Nouns: Typically end in "-ა" or "-ე".

  • Example: "გოგონა" (gogona) - girl

3. Neuter Nouns: Generally end in "-ო".

  • Example: "ბლეს" (blesi) - nest

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises designed to help you apply what you’ve learned about the nominative case.

Exercise 1: Identify the Nominative Case[edit | edit source]

Read the following sentences and identify the noun in the nominative case.

1. გოგონა წიგნს კითხულობს. (The girl is reading a book.)

2. ბიჭი მანქანას οδηγებს. (The boy is driving a car.)

3. მზე shines. (The sun shines.)

4. სახლი დიდია. (The house is big.)

5. მეგობარი პურს მიაწვდის. (The friend will serve the bread.)

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct noun in the nominative case.

1. ___ (girl) წიგნს კითხულობს.

2. ___ (boy) ფეხბურთს თამაშობს.

3. ___ (car) სწრაფია.

4. ___ (house) ლამაზია.

5. ___ (friend) მოდის.

Exercise 3: Translate to Georgian[edit | edit source]

Translate the following English sentences into Georgian, focusing on the nominative case.

1. The girl eats.

2. The boy plays.

3. The sun shines.

4. The friend is happy.

5. The car is fast.

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the nouns from the previous table, create five sentences in Georgian, ensuring each sentence has a clear subject in the nominative case.

Exercise 5: Transform the Nouns[edit | edit source]

Change the following nouns from the nominative case to their plural form.

1. გოგონა (girl)

2. ბიჭი (boy)

3. წიგნი (book)

4. მანქანა (car)

5. სახლი (house)

Exercise 6: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

Match the Georgian nouns to their English translations.

1. გოგონა

2. ბიჭი

3. მზე

4. ქალაქი

5. მეგობარი

a. city

b. friend

c. girl

d. sun

e. boy

Exercise 7: Subject Identification[edit | edit source]

Identify the subject in the following Georgian sentences.

1. გოგონა სკოლაში წასულა. (The girl has gone to school.)

2. ბიჭი ფეხბურთს თამაშობს. (The boy is playing football.)

3. მზე ცის თავზეა. (The sun is above the sky.)

4. სახლი ლამაზი ჩანს. (The house looks beautiful.)

5. ქალაქი დიდი და მშვენიერი არის. (The city is big and beautiful.)

Exercise 8: Rewrite the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Rewrite the following sentences, changing the subject while keeping the verb the same.

1. გოგონა წიგნს კითხულობს.

2. ბიჭი მანქანას οδηγებს.

3. მზე shines.

4. მეგობარი პურს მიაწვდის.

5. სახლი დიდია.

Exercise 9: True or False[edit | edit source]

Read the following statements and determine if they are true or false concerning the nominative case.

1. The nominative case is always marked by an ending.

2. The nominative case identifies the subject of the sentence.

3. Only masculine nouns can be in the nominative case.

4. The nominative case is the first step in understanding Georgian grammar.

5. The nominative case has no plural form.

Exercise 10: Sentence Construction[edit | edit source]

Construct five sentences using a mix of nouns from the nominative case and verbs of your choice, focusing on clarity and grammatical correctness.

Solutions and Explanations for Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now let’s go through the exercises and provide answers to ensure you understand the nominative case thoroughly.

Solutions for Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. Subject: გოგონა (girl)

2. Subject: ბიჭი (boy)

3. Subject: მზე (sun)

4. Subject: სახლი (house)

5. Subject: მეგობარი (friend)

Solutions for Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. გოგონა

2. ბიჭი

3. მანქანა

4. სახლი

5. მეგობარი

Solutions for Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. გოგონა ჭამს. (The girl eats.)

2. ბიჭი თამაშობს. (The boy plays.)

3. მზე ანათებს. (The sun shines.)

4. მეგობარი ბედნიერია. (The friend is happy.)

5. მანქანა სწრაფია. (The car is fast.)

Solutions for Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

(Example Sentences)

1. გოგონა წიგნს კითხულობს. (The girl is reading a book.)

2. ბიჭი ფეხბურთს თამაშობს. (The boy is playing football.)

3. მზე ნათებს. (The sun shines.)

4. მეგობარი ბედნიერია. (The friend is happy.)

5. მანქანა სწრაფია. (The car is fast.)

Solutions for Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

1. გოგონები (girls)

2. ბიჭები (boys)

3. წიგნები (books)

4. მანქანები (cars)

5. სახლები (houses)

Solutions for Exercise 6[edit | edit source]

1 - c

2 - e

3 - d

4 - a

5 - b

Solutions for Exercise 7[edit | edit source]

1. Subject: გოგონა (girl)

2. Subject: ბიჭი (boy)

3. Subject: მზე (sun)

4. Subject: სახლი (house)

5. Subject: ქალაქი (city)

Solutions for Exercise 8[edit | edit source]

1. ბიჭი წიგნს კითხულობს. (The boy is reading a book.)

2. გოგონა მანქანას οδηγებს. (The girl is driving a car.)

3. მზე ანათებს. (The sun shines.)

4. მეგობარი პურს მიაწვდის. (The friend will serve the bread.)

5. სახლი ლამაზია. (The house is beautiful.)

Solutions for Exercise 9[edit | edit source]

1. False

2. True

3. False

4. True

5. False

Solutions for Exercise 10[edit | edit source]

(Example Sentences)

1. გოგონა წიგნს კითხულობს. (The girl is reading a book.)

2. ბიჭი ფეხბურთს თამაშობს. (The boy is playing football.)

3. მზე ნათებს. (The sun shines.)

4. მეგობარი ბედნიერია. (The friend is happy.)

5. მანქანა სწრაფია. (The car is fast.)

Congratulations on completing this lesson! You have taken a significant step in understanding the Georgian language. Keep practicing the nominative case, and soon it will become second nature.

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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