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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Georgian Course"! Today, we're diving into the world of '''Adjective Agreement'''. This topic is essential for anyone wanting to speak Georgian fluently, as it helps you create clear and accurate sentences. Think of adjectives as the colorful brushstrokes that bring your sentences to life. They describe nouns, and in Georgian, they must agree with those nouns in gender, number, and case.
 
In this lesson, we'll explore:
 
* The basics of adjective agreement in Georgian
 
* How gender affects adjectives
 
* The role of number (singular vs. plural)
 
* Understanding cases and how they change adjectives
 
* Practical examples and exercises to reinforce your learning
 
By the end of this lesson, you'll be equipped to use adjectives correctly in your sentences, making your Georgian conversations much richer and more engaging. So, let’s get started!


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Introduction:
=== Understanding Adjective Agreement ===
Welcome to the lesson on "Adjective Agreement" in Georgian Grammar. In this lesson, we will explore how adjectives agree with nouns in terms of gender, number, and case. Adjective agreement is an important aspect of Georgian language that allows us to accurately describe people, objects, and situations. By the end of this lesson, you will have a clear understanding of how adjectives and nouns work together in Georgian and be able to construct grammatically correct sentences. So let's dive in!
 
In Georgian, adjectives must agree with the nouns they modify. This means that if a noun is masculine, feminine, or neuter, the adjective must reflect that. Similarly, adjectives change form depending on whether the noun is singular or plural and the grammatical case in which the noun is used.
 
==== Gender ====
 
Georgian nouns are categorized into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Adjectives must match the gender of the noun they describe.  


== Gender Agreement ==
* '''Masculine nouns''' often end in consonants.


In Georgian, adjectives must agree with nouns in terms of gender. This means that the form of the adjective will change depending on the gender of the noun it modifies. Georgian nouns can be either masculine, feminine, or neuter. Let's take a closer look at how gender agreement works in practice:
* '''Feminine nouns''' frequently end in the vowel -ა (-a).


=== Masculine Nouns ===
* '''Neuter nouns''' can end in -ო (-o) or -ე (-e).


When an adjective modifies a masculine noun, it undergoes certain changes to agree with the noun in gender. Let's consider the following example:
Here’s a quick table to illustrate some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| თავისუფალი  || tav-is-u-pa-li || free
 
| ბიჭი (bich'i) || /biʧ'i/ || boy
 
|-
|-
| დიდი  || di-di || big
 
| გოგონა (gogona) || /ɡoɡonɑ/ || girl
 
|-
|-
| კარგი  || kar-gi || good
 
|-
| ბავშვი (bavshvi) || /bɑvʃvi/ || child
| მარტივი  || mar-ti-vi || simple
 
|}
|}


As you can see, the adjectives "თავისუფალი" (free), "დიდი" (big), "კარგი" (good), and "მარტივი" (simple) all end in "-ი" when modifying masculine nouns. This is the standard form of the adjective for masculine nouns.
Now, let's look at how adjectives change based on gender:


=== Feminine Nouns ===
{| class="wikitable"


When an adjective modifies a feminine noun, it undergoes different changes compared to masculine nouns. Let's consider the following example:
! Georgian (Masculine) !! Pronunciation !! English !! Georgian (Feminine) !! Pronunciation !! English


{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| თავისუფალი  || tav-is-u-pa-li || free
 
| სქელი (sk'eli) || /sk'ɛli/ || thick || სქელი (sk'eli) || /sk'ɛli/ || thick
 
|-
|-
| დიდი  || di-di || big
 
| ლამაზი (lamazi) || /lɑmɑzi/ || beautiful || ლამაზი (lamazi) || /lɑmɑzi/ || beautiful
 
|-
|-
| კარგი  || kar-gi || good
 
|-
| ახალგაზრდა (akhali) || /ɑxɑli/ || young || ახალგაზრდა (akhali) || /ɑxɑli/ || young
| მარტივი  || mar-ti-vi || simple
 
|}
|}


As you can see, the adjectives "თავისუფალი" (free), "დიდი" (big), "კარგი" (good), and "მარტივი" (simple) all end in "-ი" when modifying feminine nouns. This is the standard form of the adjective for feminine nouns.
In Georgian, the masculine and feminine forms of the adjective are the same in many cases, but they may have different endings depending on the adjective itself.


=== Neuter Nouns ===
==== Number ====


When an adjective modifies a neuter noun, it undergoes yet another set of changes. Let's consider the following example:
In Georgian, adjectives also change based on whether the noun is singular or plural.
 
* '''Singular adjectives''' typically have one form.
 
* '''Plural adjectives''' often take on a different ending.
 
Here’s a small table to help clarify this:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Georgian (Singular) !! Pronunciation !! English !! Georgian (Plural) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| თავისუფალი  || tav-is-u-pa-li || free
 
| დიდი (didi) || /didi/ || big || დიდი (didi) || /didi/ || big
 
|-
|-
| დიდი  || di-di || big
 
| ახალი (akhali) || /ɑxɑli/ || new || ახალი (akhali) || /ɑxɑli/ || new
 
|-
|-
| კარგი  || kar-gi || good
 
|-
| სუსტი (susti) || /susti/ || weak || სუსტები (sustebi) || /sus'tɛbi/ || weak (plural)
| მარტივი  || mar-ti-vi || simple
 
|}
|}


As you can see, the adjectives "თავისუფალი" (free), "დიდი" (big), "კარგი" (good), and "მარტივი" (simple) all end in "-ი" when modifying neuter nouns. This is the standard form of the adjective for neuter nouns.
Notice how the adjective '''"სუსტი" (susti)''' changes to '''"სუსტები" (sustebi)''' in the plural form.
 
==== Case ====
 
In Georgian, the case of a noun indicates its grammatical function in a sentence (subject, object, etc.). Adjectives must also be in the correct case, which can change their form. Here’s how adjectives change across different cases:


== Number Agreement ==
1. '''Nominative Case''' (subject)


In addition to gender agreement, adjectives in Georgian also agree with nouns in terms of number. This means that the form of the adjective will change depending on whether the noun is singular or plural. Let's explore how number agreement works in practice:
2. '''Genitive Case''' (possession)


=== Singular Nouns ===
3. '''Dative Case''' (indirect object)


When an adjective modifies a singular noun, it remains in its standard form. Let's consider the following example:
4. '''Accusative Case''' (direct object)
 
5. '''Locative Case''' (location)
 
Let’s look at a few examples across different cases:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Case !! Singular (Masculine) !! Pronunciation !! Singular (Feminine) !! Pronunciation !! Plural !! Pronunciation
 
|-
|-
| თავისუფალი  || tav-is-u-pa-li || free
 
| Nominative || ლამაზი (lamazi) || /lɑmɑzi/ || ლამაზი (lamazi) || /lɑmɑzi/ || ლამაზები (lamazebi) || /lɑmɑzɛbi/
 
|-
|-
| დიდი  || di-di || big
 
| Genitive || ლამაზის (lamazis) || /lɑmɑzis/ || ლამაზის (lamazis) || /lɑmɑzis/ || ლამაზების (lamazebis) || /lɑmɑzɛbis/
 
|-
|-
| კარგი  || kar-gi || good
 
|-
| Dative || ლამაზს (lamazs) || /lɑmɑz/ || ლამაზს (lamazs) || /lɑmɑz/ || ლამაზებს (lamazebs) || /lɑmɑzɛbs/
| მარტივი  || mar-ti-vi || simple
 
|}
|}


As you can see, the adjectives "თავისუფალი" (free), "დიდი" (big), "კარგი" (good), and "მარტივი" (simple) all remain in their standard form when modifying singular nouns.
As you can see, the adjective changes not only for gender and number but also based on the grammatical case.
 
=== Practical Examples ===
 
Now, let’s look at some complete sentences to see how all of this comes together.
 
1. '''The big boy:'''
 
* Georgian: დიდი ბიჭი (didi bich'i)
 
* Pronunciation: /didi biʧ'i/
 
2. '''The beautiful girl:'''
 
* Georgian: ლამაზი გოგონა (lamazi gogona)
 
* Pronunciation: /lɑmɑzi ɡoɡonɑ/
 
3. '''The young child:'''
 
* Georgian: ახალგაზრდა ბავშვი (akhali bavshvi)
 
* Pronunciation: /ɑxɑli bɑvʃvi/
 
4. '''The thick book:'''
 
* Georgian: სქელი წიგნი (sk'eli ts'igni)
 
* Pronunciation: /sk'ɛli ts'igni/
 
5. '''The new chairs:'''
 
* Georgian: ახალი სკამები (akhali sk'amebi)
 
* Pronunciation: /ɑxɑli sk'amebi/
 
6. '''The weak students:'''
 
* Georgian: სუსტები სტუდენტები (sustebi studentebi)
 
* Pronunciation: /sus'tɛbi studɛntɛbi/
 
7. '''The beautiful flowers:'''
 
* Georgian: ლამაზ ყვავილები (lamazi q'vavilebi)
 
* Pronunciation: /lɑmɑzi q'vɑvilɛbi/
 
8. '''The big houses:'''
 
* Georgian: დიდი სახლები (didi sak'lebi)
 
* Pronunciation: /didi sɑxlɛbi/
 
9. '''The thick walls:'''
 
* Georgian: სქელი კედლები (sk'eli kedlebi)
 
* Pronunciation: /sk'ɛli k'ɛdlebi/
 
10. '''The young teachers:'''
 
* Georgian: ახალგაზრდა მასწავლებლები (akhali masts'avlebeli)
 
* Pronunciation: /ɑxɑli mɑts'ɑvlɛbɛli/
 
This gives you a flavor of how adjectives work in context, creating vivid imagery and meaning in your sentences.
 
=== Exercises ===
 
Now that you understand adjective agreement, let’s solidify your learning with some exercises.
 
1. '''Translate the following sentences into Georgian:'''
 
* The big dog.


=== Plural Nouns ===
* The beautiful car.


When an adjective modifies a plural noun, it undergoes certain changes to agree with the noun in number. Let's consider the following example:
* The new phone.


{| class="wikitable"
* The thick sweater.
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
* The young friends.
| თავისუფალი  || tav-is-u-pa-li || free
 
|-
2. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective:'''
| დიდი  || di-di || big
 
|-
* ეს არის _______ (big) წიგნი.
| კარგი || kar-gi || good
 
|-
* მე ვხედავ _______ (beautiful) გოგონას.
| მარტივი || mar-ti-vi || simple
 
|}
* ჩვენ გვაქვს _______ (new) მანქანა.
 
* ისინი არიან _______ (young) სტუდენტები.
 
* მას აქვს _______ (thick) ქურთუკი.
 
3. '''Match the adjectives with the correct nouns:'''
 
* 1. ლამაზი (beautiful)
 
* 2. სქელი (thick)
 
* 3. ახალგაზრდა (young)
 
* 4. ახალი (new)
 
a. ბავშვი (child)  
 
b. წიგნი (book)  


As you can see, the adjectives "თავისუფალი" (free), "დიდი" (big), "კარგი" (good), and "მარტივი" (simple) all change their final "-ი" to "-ებ" when modifying plural nouns. This is the standard form of the adjective for plural nouns.
c. გოგონა (girl)


== Case Agreement ==
d. სკამი (chair) 


Finally, adjectives in Georgian also agree with nouns in terms of case. Georgian is a language with extensive case systems, and the case of the noun will determine the form of the adjective. Let's explore how case agreement works in practice:
4. '''Rewrite the sentences using the plural form of adjectives:'''


=== Nominative Case ===
* The big houses.


When an adjective modifies a noun in the nominative case, it remains in its standard form. Let's consider the following example:
* The beautiful flowers.


{| class="wikitable"
* The young teachers.
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| თავისუფალი  || tav-is-u-pa-li || free
|-
| დიდი  || di-di || big
|-
| კარგი  || kar-gi || good
|-
| მარტივი  || mar-ti-vi || simple
|}


As you can see, the adjectives "თავისუფალი" (free), "დიდი" (big), "კარგი" (good), and "მარტივი" (simple) all remain in their standard form when modifying nouns in the nominative case.
5. '''Write three sentences using different adjectives for each gender (male, female, neuter).'''


=== Genitive Case ===
'''Solutions:'''


When an adjective modifies a noun in the genitive case, it undergoes certain changes to agree with the noun in case. Let's consider the following example:
1.  


{| class="wikitable"
* დიდი ძაღლი (didi dzaghli)
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| თავისუფალი  || tav-is-u-pa-li || free
|-
| დიდი || di-di || big
|-
| კარგი  || kar-gi || good
|-
| მარტივი  || mar-ti-vi || simple
|}


As you can see, the adjectives "თავისუფალი" (free), "დიდი" (big), "კარგი" (good), and "მარტივი" (simple) all change their final "-ი" to "-ის" when modifying nouns in the genitive case. This is the standard form of the adjective for nouns in the genitive case.
* ლამაზი მანქანა (lamazi manqana)


=== Dative Case ===
* ახალი ტელეფონი (akhali telephoni)


When an adjective modifies a noun in the dative case, it undergoes certain changes to agree with the noun in case. Let's consider the following example:
* სქელი მარხილი (sk'eli marghili)


{| class="wikitable"
* ახალგაზრდა მეგობრები (akhali megobrebi)
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| თავისუფალი  || tav-is-u-pa-li || free
|-
| დიდი  || di-di || big
|-
| კარგი  || kar-gi || good
|-
| მარტივი  || mar-ti-vi || simple
|}


As you can see, the adjectives "თავისუფალი" (free), "დიდი" (big), "კარგი" (good), and "მარტივი" (simple) all change their final "-ი" to "-ს" when modifying nouns in the dative case. This is the standard form of the adjective for nouns in the dative case.
2.  


=== Accusative Case ===
* ეს არის დიდი (didi) წიგნი.


When an adjective modifies a noun in the accusative case, it undergoes certain changes to agree with the noun in case. Let's consider the following example:
* მე ვხედავ ლამაზ (lamazi) გოგონას.


{| class="wikitable"
* ჩვენ გვაქვს ახალი (akhali) მანქანა.
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| თავისუფალი  || tav-is-u-pa-li || free
|-
| დიდი  || di-di || big
|-
| კარგი  || kar-gi || good
|-
| მარტივი  || mar-ti-vi || simple
|}


As you can see, the adjectives "თავისუფალი" (free), "დიდი" (big), "კარგი" (good), and "მარტივი" (simple) all change their final "-ი" to "-ს" when modifying nouns in the accusative case. This is the standard form of the adjective for nouns in the accusative case.
* ისინი არიან ახალგაზრდა (akhali) სტუდენტები.


=== Locative Case ===
* მას აქვს სქელი (sk'eli) ქურთუკი.


When an adjective modifies a noun in the locative case, it undergoes certain changes to agree with the noun in case. Let's consider the following example:
3.  


{| class="wikitable"
* 1 - c
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| თავისუფალი  || tav-is-u-pa-li || free
|-
| დიდი  || di-di || big
|-
| კარგი  || kar-gi || good
|-
| მარტივი  || mar-ti-vi || simple
|}


As you can see, the adjectives "თავისუფალი" (free), "დიდი" (big), "კარგი" (good), and "მარტივი" (simple) all change their final "-ი" to "-ში" when modifying nouns in the locative case. This is the standard form of the adjective for nouns in the locative case.
* 2 - b


== Cultural Section ==
* 3 - a


Georgian culture has a rich history and diverse traditions that are reflected in the language. The agreement of adjectives with nouns in Georgian is an important aspect of the language that contributes to the overall beauty and expressiveness of the language. Georgian is known for its elaborate system of noun declensions and the extensive use of cases. This reflects the importance placed on precision and attention to detail in Georgian culture.
* 4 - d


In Georgian literature and poetry, the use of adjectives is highly valued for its ability to evoke vivid imagery and convey emotions. Georgian poets often employ creative adjective-noun combinations to paint a picture in the reader's mind. For example, the adjective "მზის" (sunny) can be combined with the noun "დღე" (day) to create the phrase "მზის დღე" (sunny day), which immediately brings to mind images of warmth and happiness.
4.  


Another interesting cultural aspect of Georgian adjectives is the use of color-related adjectives to describe emotions or states of being. For example, the adjective "წითელი" (red) can be used to describe anger or passion, while the adjective "შავი" (black) can be used to describe sadness or mourning. These color-based adjectives add depth and nuance to the language, allowing speakers to express their emotions in a more vivid and evocative manner.
* დიდი სახლები (didi sak'lebi)


== Exercises ==
* ლამაზ ყვავილები (lamazi q'vavilebi)


Now that we have learned about adjective agreement in Georgian, let's put our knowledge into practice with some exercises. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct form of the adjective:
* ახალგაზრდა მასწავლებლები (akhali masts'avlebeli)


1. დამატებითი  (კარგი, კარგია) წითელი კარდინალი გამომგზავნის ელექტრონულ წერილს.
5.  
2. ჩემი  (დიდი, დიდია) ძაღლი მოგვიზარდა გარემოში.
3. შენი  (მარტივი, მარტივია) პასუხი გიპასუხებს ყველა კითხვაზე.
4. ჩემი  (კარგი, კარგია) მეგობრები დამწყერიან ტელევიზიაზე და კომპიუტერზე.
5. ახლა გამოვიყენებ ახალი  (მარტივი, მარტვილი) გამოცდაზე.


Solutions:
* ეს ლამაზი გოგონა (female).
1. დამატებითი კარგია.
2. ჩემი დიდი ძაღლი.
3. შენი მარტივი.
4. ჩემი კარგი.
5. ახლა გამოვიყენებ ახალი მარტვილი.


Explanation:
* ეს სქელი ბიჭი (male).
1. The adjective "დამატებითი" (additional) agrees with the noun "კარდინალი" (cardinal) in gender, number, and case, so the correct form is "დამატებითი კარგია".
2. The adjective "დიდი" (big) agrees with the noun "ძაღლი" (dog) in gender, number, and case, so the correct form is "ჩემი დიდი ძაღლი".
3. The adjective "მარტივი" (simple) agrees with the noun "პასუხი" (answer) in gender, number, and case, so the correct form is "შენი მარტივი".
4. The adjective "კარგი" (good) agrees with the noun "მეგობრები" (friends) in gender, number, and case, so the correct form is "ჩემი კარგი".
5. The adjective "მარტვილი" (new) agrees with the noun "გამოცდა" (exam) in gender, number, and case, so the correct form is "ახლა გამოვიყენებ ახალი მარტვილი".


== Conclusion ==
* ეს ახალი წიგნი (neuter).


Congratulations! You have successfully learned about adjective agreement in Georgian. You now understand how adjectives agree with nouns in terms of gender, number, and case. This knowledge will greatly enhance your ability to describe and communicate in Georgian. Keep practicing and incorporating adjectives into your conversations and written work to further improve your language skills. Good luck on your language learning journey!
Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on Adjective Agreement. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be using adjectives like a pro!  


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Georgian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Adjective Agreement

Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Georgian Course"! Today, we're diving into the world of Adjective Agreement. This topic is essential for anyone wanting to speak Georgian fluently, as it helps you create clear and accurate sentences. Think of adjectives as the colorful brushstrokes that bring your sentences to life. They describe nouns, and in Georgian, they must agree with those nouns in gender, number, and case.

In this lesson, we'll explore:

  • The basics of adjective agreement in Georgian
  • How gender affects adjectives
  • The role of number (singular vs. plural)
  • Understanding cases and how they change adjectives
  • Practical examples and exercises to reinforce your learning

By the end of this lesson, you'll be equipped to use adjectives correctly in your sentences, making your Georgian conversations much richer and more engaging. So, let’s get started!

Understanding Adjective Agreement[edit | edit source]

In Georgian, adjectives must agree with the nouns they modify. This means that if a noun is masculine, feminine, or neuter, the adjective must reflect that. Similarly, adjectives change form depending on whether the noun is singular or plural and the grammatical case in which the noun is used.

Gender[edit | edit source]

Georgian nouns are categorized into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Adjectives must match the gender of the noun they describe.

  • Masculine nouns often end in consonants.
  • Feminine nouns frequently end in the vowel -ა (-a).
  • Neuter nouns can end in -ო (-o) or -ე (-e).

Here’s a quick table to illustrate some examples:

Georgian Pronunciation English
ბიჭი (bich'i) /biʧ'i/ boy
გოგონა (gogona) /ɡoɡonɑ/ girl
ბავშვი (bavshvi) /bɑvʃvi/ child

Now, let's look at how adjectives change based on gender:

Georgian (Masculine) Pronunciation English Georgian (Feminine) Pronunciation English
სქელი (sk'eli) /sk'ɛli/ thick სქელი (sk'eli) /sk'ɛli/ thick
ლამაზი (lamazi) /lɑmɑzi/ beautiful ლამაზი (lamazi) /lɑmɑzi/ beautiful
ახალგაზრდა (akhali) /ɑxɑli/ young ახალგაზრდა (akhali) /ɑxɑli/ young

In Georgian, the masculine and feminine forms of the adjective are the same in many cases, but they may have different endings depending on the adjective itself.

Number[edit | edit source]

In Georgian, adjectives also change based on whether the noun is singular or plural.

  • Singular adjectives typically have one form.
  • Plural adjectives often take on a different ending.

Here’s a small table to help clarify this:

Georgian (Singular) Pronunciation English Georgian (Plural) Pronunciation English
დიდი (didi) /didi/ big დიდი (didi) /didi/ big
ახალი (akhali) /ɑxɑli/ new ახალი (akhali) /ɑxɑli/ new
სუსტი (susti) /susti/ weak სუსტები (sustebi) /sus'tɛbi/ weak (plural)

Notice how the adjective "სუსტი" (susti) changes to "სუსტები" (sustebi) in the plural form.

Case[edit | edit source]

In Georgian, the case of a noun indicates its grammatical function in a sentence (subject, object, etc.). Adjectives must also be in the correct case, which can change their form. Here’s how adjectives change across different cases:

1. Nominative Case (subject)

2. Genitive Case (possession)

3. Dative Case (indirect object)

4. Accusative Case (direct object)

5. Locative Case (location)

Let’s look at a few examples across different cases:

Case Singular (Masculine) Pronunciation Singular (Feminine) Pronunciation Plural Pronunciation
Nominative ლამაზი (lamazi) /lɑmɑzi/ ლამაზი (lamazi) /lɑmɑzi/ ლამაზები (lamazebi) /lɑmɑzɛbi/
Genitive ლამაზის (lamazis) /lɑmɑzis/ ლამაზის (lamazis) /lɑmɑzis/ ლამაზების (lamazebis) /lɑmɑzɛbis/
Dative ლამაზს (lamazs) /lɑmɑz/ ლამაზს (lamazs) /lɑmɑz/ ლამაზებს (lamazebs) /lɑmɑzɛbs/

As you can see, the adjective changes not only for gender and number but also based on the grammatical case.

Practical Examples[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s look at some complete sentences to see how all of this comes together.

1. The big boy:

  • Georgian: დიდი ბიჭი (didi bich'i)
  • Pronunciation: /didi biʧ'i/

2. The beautiful girl:

  • Georgian: ლამაზი გოგონა (lamazi gogona)
  • Pronunciation: /lɑmɑzi ɡoɡonɑ/

3. The young child:

  • Georgian: ახალგაზრდა ბავშვი (akhali bavshvi)
  • Pronunciation: /ɑxɑli bɑvʃvi/

4. The thick book:

  • Georgian: სქელი წიგნი (sk'eli ts'igni)
  • Pronunciation: /sk'ɛli ts'igni/

5. The new chairs:

  • Georgian: ახალი სკამები (akhali sk'amebi)
  • Pronunciation: /ɑxɑli sk'amebi/

6. The weak students:

  • Georgian: სუსტები სტუდენტები (sustebi studentebi)
  • Pronunciation: /sus'tɛbi studɛntɛbi/

7. The beautiful flowers:

  • Georgian: ლამაზ ყვავილები (lamazi q'vavilebi)
  • Pronunciation: /lɑmɑzi q'vɑvilɛbi/

8. The big houses:

  • Georgian: დიდი სახლები (didi sak'lebi)
  • Pronunciation: /didi sɑxlɛbi/

9. The thick walls:

  • Georgian: სქელი კედლები (sk'eli kedlebi)
  • Pronunciation: /sk'ɛli k'ɛdlebi/

10. The young teachers:

  • Georgian: ახალგაზრდა მასწავლებლები (akhali masts'avlebeli)
  • Pronunciation: /ɑxɑli mɑts'ɑvlɛbɛli/

This gives you a flavor of how adjectives work in context, creating vivid imagery and meaning in your sentences.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you understand adjective agreement, let’s solidify your learning with some exercises.

1. Translate the following sentences into Georgian:

  • The big dog.
  • The beautiful car.
  • The new phone.
  • The thick sweater.
  • The young friends.

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective:

  • ეს არის _______ (big) წიგნი.
  • მე ვხედავ _______ (beautiful) გოგონას.
  • ჩვენ გვაქვს _______ (new) მანქანა.
  • ისინი არიან _______ (young) სტუდენტები.
  • მას აქვს _______ (thick) ქურთუკი.

3. Match the adjectives with the correct nouns:

  • 1. ლამაზი (beautiful)
  • 2. სქელი (thick)
  • 3. ახალგაზრდა (young)
  • 4. ახალი (new)

a. ბავშვი (child)

b. წიგნი (book)

c. გოგონა (girl)

d. სკამი (chair)

4. Rewrite the sentences using the plural form of adjectives:

  • The big houses.
  • The beautiful flowers.
  • The young teachers.

5. Write three sentences using different adjectives for each gender (male, female, neuter).

Solutions:

1.

  • დიდი ძაღლი (didi dzaghli)
  • ლამაზი მანქანა (lamazi manqana)
  • ახალი ტელეფონი (akhali telephoni)
  • სქელი მარხილი (sk'eli marghili)
  • ახალგაზრდა მეგობრები (akhali megobrebi)

2.

  • ეს არის დიდი (didi) წიგნი.
  • მე ვხედავ ლამაზ (lamazi) გოგონას.
  • ჩვენ გვაქვს ახალი (akhali) მანქანა.
  • ისინი არიან ახალგაზრდა (akhali) სტუდენტები.
  • მას აქვს სქელი (sk'eli) ქურთუკი.

3.

  • 1 - c
  • 2 - b
  • 3 - a
  • 4 - d

4.

  • დიდი სახლები (didi sak'lebi)
  • ლამაზ ყვავილები (lamazi q'vavilebi)
  • ახალგაზრდა მასწავლებლები (akhali masts'avlebeli)

5.

  • ეს ლამაზი გოგონა (female).
  • ეს სქელი ბიჭი (male).
  • ეს ახალი წიგნი (neuter).

Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on Adjective Agreement. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be using adjectives like a pro!

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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