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Welcome, dear students! Today, we will embark on an exciting journey into the world of Georgian adjectives and adverbs. Understanding how to compare these parts of speech is crucial for expressing differences and similarities in your conversations. Whether you're chatting about the weather, discussing your favorite foods, or comparing your favorite athletes, the ability to use adjectives and adverbs effectively will enhance your communication skills in Georgian.
=== Lesson Outline ===


<div class="pg_page_title">Georgian Grammar → Adjectives and Adverbs → Comparison</div>
In this lesson, we will cover the following key points:
 
* The importance of comparison in the Georgian language
 
* How to form comparative and superlative adjectives
 
* How to form comparative adverbs
 
* Examples to illustrate each concept
 
* Exercises to practice what you've learned
 
So, let's dive in!


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As a Georgian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand the benefits of learning Georgian grammar in a systematic and structured manner. In this lesson, we will focus on advancing your Georgian grammar by learning how to form and compare adjectives and adverbs in Georgian.
=== The Importance of Comparison in Georgian ===
 
In Georgian, comparison allows you to express how things relate to one another. For instance, you might want to say that one dish is tastier than another or that a friend is taller than you. The ability to compare helps you describe the world around you with greater detail and nuance.  
 
In Georgian, adjectives and adverbs can both be compared, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively. Let’s explore how to form comparisons in both areas.
 
=== Forming Comparative and Superlative Adjectives ===
 
In Georgian, adjectives can be compared in two main ways: using the comparative form and the superlative form.
 
==== Comparative Adjectives ====


To form the comparative adjective in Georgian, you typically add the suffix '''-er''' or use the word '''მეტი''' (meti) meaning "more" before the adjective.


<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] & [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/The-postposition-of-the-Adverbial|The postposition of the Adverbial]].</span>
Here is a simple structure to remember:
== Adjective Agreement ==


Before we can dive into forming and comparing adjectives and adverbs, it’s important to understand how adjectives agree with nouns in gender, number, and case in Georgian.
* Positive: დიდი (didi) - big


In Georgian, adjectives follow the noun and can take the suffixes -ი, -ე, and -ა depending on the noun's gender, number, and case. Adjectives that end in a vowel usually take the -ი suffix, while those that end in a consonant usually take the -ა suffix. Adjectives that end in -ური take the -ე suffix.
* Comparative: უფრო დიდი (ufro didi) - bigger


Here is an example table:
Let's look at some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| მაღალი || maghali || tall
|-
| უფრო მაღალი || ufro maghali || taller
|-
| პატარა || pat'ara || small
|-
| უფრო პატარა || ufro pat'ara || smaller
|-
| სწრაფი || sts'rap'i || fast
|-
| უფრო სწრაფი || ufro sts'rap'i || faster
|-
| სუსტი || sust'i || weak
|-
| უფრო სუსტი || ufro sust'i || weaker
|-
| ჭკვიანი || ch'k'viani || smart
|-
| უფრო ჭკვიანი || ufro ch'k'viani || smarter
|}
==== Superlative Adjectives ====
To form the superlative, you can use the word '''მოუწინავე''' (mouts'inave) meaning "the most" or the suffix '''-est'''.
* Positive: კარგი (k'argi) - good
* Superlative: ყველაზე კარგი (q'velaze k'argi) - the best
Here are some examples:
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| ლამაზი || lamazi || beautiful
|-
| ყველაზე ლამაზი || q'velaze lamazi || the most beautiful
|-
| ძველი || dzveli || old
|-
| ყველაზე ძველი || q'velaze dzveli || the oldest
|-
| ახალი || akhali || new
|-
| ყველაზე ახალი || q'velaze akhali || the newest
|-
| ძლიერი || dzlieri || strong
|-
| ყველაზე ძლიერი || q'velaze dzlieri || the strongest
|-
| სწრაფი || sts'rap'i || fast
|-
| ყველაზე სწრაფი || q'velaze sts'rap'i || the fastest
|}
=== Forming Comparative Adverbs ===
Just like adjectives, adverbs can also be compared. In Georgian, you can compare adverbs by using '''მეტი''' (meti) for "more" or '''მესამე''' (mesame) for "the most."
==== Comparative Adverbs ====
Here’s how you can form comparative adverbs:
* Positive: სწრაფად (sts'rapad) - quickly
* Comparative: უფრო სწრაფად (ufro sts'rapad) - more quickly
Let’s look at some examples:
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| ნელა || nela || slowly
|-
| უფრო ნელა || ufro nela || more slowly
|-
| კარგად || k'argad || well
|-
| უფრო კარგად || ufro k'argad || better
|-
| მაღლა || maghla || high
|-
|-
| თბილისი  || [t'bilisi] || Tbilisi
 
| უფრო მაღლა || ufro maghla || higher
 
|-
|-
| ქართული  || [kart'uli] || Georgian 
 
| ცოტათი || ts'ot'ati || a little
 
|-
|-
| ფრინველი  || [prinveli] || Apple tree
 
| უფრო ცოტათი || ufro ts'ot'ati || a bit more
 
|-
|-
| მარგალიტი  || [margaliti] || Kitten
 
| კარგად || k'argad || well
 
|-
 
| უფრო კარგად || ufro k'argad || better
 
|}
|}


== Comparison ==
=== Summary ===


Comparative adjectives and adverbs are those that compare two or more things. In Georgian, the comparative degree of adjectives is formed by adding -მეტი (-meti) to the end of the adjective.
In summary, forming comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs in Georgian is essential for describing relationships and differences. You now have the tools to express comparisons confidently!


For example:
Now, let's practice what we've learned with some exercises.


* მაგარი (magari) – good
=== Exercises ===
* მაგარიანი (magariani) – better
* მაგარად (magarad) – the best


The superlative degree of adjectives in Georgian is formed by adding -ყველა (-qvela) to the end of the adjective.
Here are some exercises to help you practice forming and using comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs.


For example:
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====


* დიდი (didi) – big
Complete the sentences using the correct comparative form of the adjectives in parentheses.
* ყველაზე დიდი (qvelaze didi) – the biggest


In Georgian, comparative adverbs are formed by adding -მდე (-mde) to the end of the adverb, while superlative adverbs end with -ყველაზე (-qvelaze).
1. This book is ___ (good) than that one.


For example:
2. I run ___ (fast) than my brother.


* გამართებაში (gamartebashi) – carefully
3. She is ___ (tall) than her sister.
* გამართებაშის მაგალითად (gamartebashis magalitad) – more carefully
* ყველაზე კარგად (qvelaze kargad) – the best


It’s important to note that there are some irregular adverb comparatives and superlatives in Georgian, which must be memorized separately.
4. This car is ___ (new) than my old one.


I hope you found this lesson informative and useful. Remember to practice your Georgian grammar regularly to cement your understanding of the language. Stay tuned for more lessons in the "Complete 0 to A1 Georgian Course".  
5. He is the ___ (smart) student in the class.
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. better (კარგი -> უკეთესი)
 
2. faster (სწრაფი -> უფრო სწრაფი)
 
3. taller (მაღალი -> უფრო მაღალი)
 
4. newer (ახალი -> უფრო ახალი)
 
5. smartest (ჭკვიანი -> ყველაზე ჭკვიანი)
 
==== Exercise 2: Comparative Adverbs ====
 
Rewrite the following sentences using the comparative form of the adverbs in parentheses.
 
1. She sings ___ (well) than I do.
 
2. He works ___ (hard) than anyone else.
 
3. They arrived ___ (early) than expected.
 
4. This task is completed ___ (quickly) than the last one.
 
5. She speaks ___ (clearly) than before.
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. better (კარგად -> უკეთ)
 
2. harder (მუდმივად -> უფრო მძლავრად)
 
3. earlier (დროებით -> უფრო ადრე)
 
4. more quickly (სწრაფად -> უფრო სწრაფად)
 
5. more clearly ( rõ rõ -> უფრო მკაფიოდ)
 
==== Exercise 3: Match the Adjective with its Comparative Form ====
 
Match the adjectives in column A with their comparative forms in column B.
 
| Column A | Column B |
 
|----------|----------|
 
| 1. დიდი  | A. უფრო მაღალი |
 
| 2. პატარა | B. უფრო პატარა |
 
| 3. კარგი  | C. უფრო კარგი  |
 
| 4. ძველი  | D. უფრო ძველი |
 
| 5. ძლიერი | E. უფრო ძლიერი |
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1 - C, 2 - B, 3 - A, 4 - D, 5 - E
 
==== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ====
 
Using the adjectives provided, create sentences comparing two things.
 
1. სწრაფი (fast)
 
2. ლამაზი (beautiful)
 
3. ძველი (old)
 
4. დიდი (big)
 
5. ჭკვიანი (smart)
 
'''Example Answers:'''
 
1. ჩემი მანქანა უფრო სწრაფია ვიდრე შენი. (My car is faster than yours.)
 
2. ეს სურათი უფრო ლამაზია ვიდრე ის. (This picture is more beautiful than that one.)
 
3. ეს შენობა უფრო ძველია ვიდრე ის. (This building is older than that one.)
 
4. მისი სახლი უფრო დიდია ვიდრე ჩემი. (His house is bigger than mine.)
 
5. ის სტუდენტი უფრო ჭკვიანია ვიდრე მე. (That student is smarter than me.)
 
==== Exercise 5: Superlative Forms ====
 
Convert the following adjectives into their superlative forms.
 
1. მაღალი
 
2. ლამაზი
 
3. ძველი
 
4. ძლიერი
 
5. სწრაფი
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. ყველაზე მაღალი
 
2. ყველაზე ლამაზი
 
3. ყველაზე ძველი
 
4. ყველაზე ძლიერი
 
5. ყველაზე სწრაფი
 
=== Conclusion ===
 
Congratulations! You've successfully learned how to form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs in Georgian. This skill will undoubtedly help you express yourself more clearly and accurately in your conversations.
 
As you continue practicing, try to incorporate these new comparisons into your daily discussions. The more you use them, the more natural they will become!


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* [https://theswissbay.ch/pdf/Books/Linguistics/Mega%20linguistics%20pack/Caucasian/georgian_a_learners_grammar.pdf Georgian A Learner's Grammar]


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* [https://theswissbay.ch/pdf/Books/Linguistics/Mega%20linguistics%20pack/Caucasian/georgian_a_learners_grammar.pdf Georgian A Learner's Grammar]


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Georgian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Comparison

Welcome, dear students! Today, we will embark on an exciting journey into the world of Georgian adjectives and adverbs. Understanding how to compare these parts of speech is crucial for expressing differences and similarities in your conversations. Whether you're chatting about the weather, discussing your favorite foods, or comparing your favorite athletes, the ability to use adjectives and adverbs effectively will enhance your communication skills in Georgian.

Lesson Outline[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will cover the following key points:

  • The importance of comparison in the Georgian language
  • How to form comparative and superlative adjectives
  • How to form comparative adverbs
  • Examples to illustrate each concept
  • Exercises to practice what you've learned

So, let's dive in!

The Importance of Comparison in Georgian[edit | edit source]

In Georgian, comparison allows you to express how things relate to one another. For instance, you might want to say that one dish is tastier than another or that a friend is taller than you. The ability to compare helps you describe the world around you with greater detail and nuance.

In Georgian, adjectives and adverbs can both be compared, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively. Let’s explore how to form comparisons in both areas.

Forming Comparative and Superlative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

In Georgian, adjectives can be compared in two main ways: using the comparative form and the superlative form.

Comparative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

To form the comparative adjective in Georgian, you typically add the suffix -er or use the word მეტი (meti) meaning "more" before the adjective.

Here is a simple structure to remember:

  • Positive: დიდი (didi) - big
  • Comparative: უფრო დიდი (ufro didi) - bigger

Let's look at some examples:

Georgian Pronunciation English
მაღალი maghali tall
უფრო მაღალი ufro maghali taller
პატარა pat'ara small
უფრო პატარა ufro pat'ara smaller
სწრაფი sts'rap'i fast
უფრო სწრაფი ufro sts'rap'i faster
სუსტი sust'i weak
უფრო სუსტი ufro sust'i weaker
ჭკვიანი ch'k'viani smart
უფრო ჭკვიანი ufro ch'k'viani smarter

Superlative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

To form the superlative, you can use the word მოუწინავე (mouts'inave) meaning "the most" or the suffix -est.

  • Positive: კარგი (k'argi) - good
  • Superlative: ყველაზე კარგი (q'velaze k'argi) - the best

Here are some examples:

Georgian Pronunciation English
ლამაზი lamazi beautiful
ყველაზე ლამაზი q'velaze lamazi the most beautiful
ძველი dzveli old
ყველაზე ძველი q'velaze dzveli the oldest
ახალი akhali new
ყველაზე ახალი q'velaze akhali the newest
ძლიერი dzlieri strong
ყველაზე ძლიერი q'velaze dzlieri the strongest
სწრაფი sts'rap'i fast
ყველაზე სწრაფი q'velaze sts'rap'i the fastest

Forming Comparative Adverbs[edit | edit source]

Just like adjectives, adverbs can also be compared. In Georgian, you can compare adverbs by using მეტი (meti) for "more" or მესამე (mesame) for "the most."

Comparative Adverbs[edit | edit source]

Here’s how you can form comparative adverbs:

  • Positive: სწრაფად (sts'rapad) - quickly
  • Comparative: უფრო სწრაფად (ufro sts'rapad) - more quickly

Let’s look at some examples:

Georgian Pronunciation English
ნელა nela slowly
უფრო ნელა ufro nela more slowly
კარგად k'argad well
უფრო კარგად ufro k'argad better
მაღლა maghla high
უფრო მაღლა ufro maghla higher
ცოტათი ts'ot'ati a little
უფრო ცოტათი ufro ts'ot'ati a bit more
კარგად k'argad well
უფრო კარგად ufro k'argad better

Summary[edit | edit source]

In summary, forming comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs in Georgian is essential for describing relationships and differences. You now have the tools to express comparisons confidently!

Now, let's practice what we've learned with some exercises.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Here are some exercises to help you practice forming and using comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences using the correct comparative form of the adjectives in parentheses.

1. This book is ___ (good) than that one.

2. I run ___ (fast) than my brother.

3. She is ___ (tall) than her sister.

4. This car is ___ (new) than my old one.

5. He is the ___ (smart) student in the class.

Answers:

1. better (კარგი -> უკეთესი)

2. faster (სწრაფი -> უფრო სწრაფი)

3. taller (მაღალი -> უფრო მაღალი)

4. newer (ახალი -> უფრო ახალი)

5. smartest (ჭკვიანი -> ყველაზე ჭკვიანი)

Exercise 2: Comparative Adverbs[edit | edit source]

Rewrite the following sentences using the comparative form of the adverbs in parentheses.

1. She sings ___ (well) than I do.

2. He works ___ (hard) than anyone else.

3. They arrived ___ (early) than expected.

4. This task is completed ___ (quickly) than the last one.

5. She speaks ___ (clearly) than before.

Answers:

1. better (კარგად -> უკეთ)

2. harder (მუდმივად -> უფრო მძლავრად)

3. earlier (დროებით -> უფრო ადრე)

4. more quickly (სწრაფად -> უფრო სწრაფად)

5. more clearly ( rõ rõ -> უფრო მკაფიოდ)

Exercise 3: Match the Adjective with its Comparative Form[edit | edit source]

Match the adjectives in column A with their comparative forms in column B.

| Column A | Column B |

|----------|----------|

| 1. დიდი | A. უფრო მაღალი |

| 2. პატარა | B. უფრო პატარა |

| 3. კარგი | C. უფრო კარგი |

| 4. ძველი | D. უფრო ძველი |

| 5. ძლიერი | E. უფრო ძლიერი |

Answers:

1 - C, 2 - B, 3 - A, 4 - D, 5 - E

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the adjectives provided, create sentences comparing two things.

1. სწრაფი (fast)

2. ლამაზი (beautiful)

3. ძველი (old)

4. დიდი (big)

5. ჭკვიანი (smart)

Example Answers:

1. ჩემი მანქანა უფრო სწრაფია ვიდრე შენი. (My car is faster than yours.)

2. ეს სურათი უფრო ლამაზია ვიდრე ის. (This picture is more beautiful than that one.)

3. ეს შენობა უფრო ძველია ვიდრე ის. (This building is older than that one.)

4. მისი სახლი უფრო დიდია ვიდრე ჩემი. (His house is bigger than mine.)

5. ის სტუდენტი უფრო ჭკვიანია ვიდრე მე. (That student is smarter than me.)

Exercise 5: Superlative Forms[edit | edit source]

Convert the following adjectives into their superlative forms.

1. მაღალი

2. ლამაზი

3. ძველი

4. ძლიერი

5. სწრაფი

Answers:

1. ყველაზე მაღალი

2. ყველაზე ლამაზი

3. ყველაზე ძველი

4. ყველაზე ძლიერი

5. ყველაზე სწრაფი

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've successfully learned how to form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs in Georgian. This skill will undoubtedly help you express yourself more clearly and accurately in your conversations.

As you continue practicing, try to incorporate these new comparisons into your daily discussions. The more you use them, the more natural they will become!

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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