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== Introduction ==
Welcome to the lesson on shopping vocabulary in Georgian! In this lesson, we will learn the essential words and phrases that you need to know when shopping and bargaining in Georgia. Whether you are visiting Georgia as a tourist or planning to live here, knowing the local shopping vocabulary will greatly enhance your experience. We will cover a wide range of topics, including money and currency, different types of stores, and how to negotiate prices. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently navigate through the bustling markets and shops of Georgia. So, let's get started!
== Money and Currency ==


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Before we dive into shopping vocabulary, it's important to familiarize ourselves with the words and phrases related to money and currency in Georgian. Knowing how to express prices and handle money is crucial when shopping in Georgia. Let's start by learning the word for "money" in Georgian:


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! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
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| ფული || puli || money
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Now that you know the word for "money," let's move on to the different types of currency used in Georgia. The official currency of Georgia is the Georgian Lari (ლარი), often abbreviated as GEL. Here are some common denominations of Georgian currency:
 
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! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
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| 1 ლარი || ood-ree-lari || 1 lari
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| 5 ლარი || khood-ree-lari || 5 lari
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| 10 ლარი || at-ree-lari || 10 lari
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| 20 ლარი || ooree-vee-lari || 20 lari
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| 50 ლარი || tee-vee-lari || 50 lari
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| 100 ლარი || at-see-lari || 100 lari
|}
 
It's also important to note that Georgia is a cash-based society, and many smaller businesses and markets may not accept credit cards. It's always a good idea to carry some cash with you when shopping in Georgia.
 
== Shopping Vocabulary ==
 
Now that we have covered the basics of money and currency, let's move on to the most exciting part of our lesson: shopping vocabulary! In this section, we will learn the words and phrases for different types of stores, items, and how to ask for assistance in Georgian.
 
=== Stores and Shops ===


As a Georgian language teacher, I believe one of the most important skills to learn when visiting a new country is how to shop and bargain. In this lesson, you will learn the essential Georgian vocabulary you need to navigate local markets, shops, and service providers.
When you go shopping in Georgia, you will come across various types of stores and shops. Let's start by learning the Georgian words for some common types of stores:


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! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
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| მაღაზია || mah-gah-zee-ah || store
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| მარკეტი || mar-ket-ee || market
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| სუპერმარკეტი || soo-per-mar-ket-ee || supermarket
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| ბაზარი || bah-zah-ree || bazaar
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| მაღაზია ცენტრი || mah-gah-zee-ah tzent-ree || shopping center
|}


<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Georgian/Vocabulary/Family-Members|Family Members]] & [[Language/Georgian/Vocabulary/Greetings-and-Responses|Greetings and Responses]].</span>
Now that you know the names of different types of stores, let's move on to specific items you might find while shopping in these stores. Here are some common words for items you may come across:
== Essential Shopping Vocabulary ==
Let's start with the basics. These are the most common Georgian words and phrases you will need when shopping or bargaining:


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! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
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| ვაშლი || vashli || Apple
| წიგნი || tseen-ee || book
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| პური || puri || Bread
| სათამაშო || sah-tam-ah-sho || toy
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| ტრანსპორტირების ბილეთი || trahns-por-tee-re-bees bee-leh-tee || transportation ticket
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| სახლის ტექნიკა || sah-lees teh-knee-kah || household appliances
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| საყოფაცხოვრებო ნივთები || sah-yop-ah-ts-khov-re-bo nee-vte-bee || clothing
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| სალათური || sah-lah-tooree || jewelry
|}
 
Now that you know how to identify different types of stores and items, let's move on to how to ask for assistance in Georgian. Here are some useful phrases you can use when you need help while shopping:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
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| ხინკალი || khinkali || Georgian dumplings
| გამარჯობა, გისურვებთ დახმარებას || gah-mar-joh-bah, gis-oore-vebt dah-khah-mah-re-bahs || Hello, I need assistance.
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| ღირაბადი || ghirabadi || Discount
| გთხოვთ, გისურვებთ ამ რეალიზაციის ფასის დაფიქსირებას || ght-khoh-vot, gis-oore-vebt am re-ah-lee-za-tsee-ees pah-sees dah-pee-ksee-re-bahs || Excuse me, I would like to know the price of this item.
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| ფასი || p'asi || Price
| გთხოვთ, მიწითეთ მე მასალი ერთი || ght-khoh-vot, meet-ee-teht meh mah-sah-lee err-tee || Please give me one of these items.
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| რამდენია? || ramdenia? || How much is it?
| გთხოვთ, მიწითეთ მე ფასად უფრო დაბალი ფასი || ght-khoh-vot, meet-ee-teht meh fah-sahd oop-ro dah-bah-lee pah-see || Please give me a lower price.
|}
|}


These words and phrases will help you communicate with vendors and service providers. Don't be afraid to haggle a little – bargaining is a common practice in Georgia, especially in outdoor markets.  
Remember to use these phrases politely and with a smile, as Georgian culture values politeness and hospitality. Now that you know the essential shopping vocabulary, let's move on to the next section.


== Currency and Payments ==  
== Services and Emergencies ==
The Georgian currency is the lari (ლ). Here are some words and phrases related to money and payments:


* ლარი (lari) – the official currency of Georgia, abbreviated as GEL
While shopping, it's also important to know how to ask for services and handle emergencies if they arise. In this section, we will learn the words and phrases for emergencies and essential services such as hospitals and police stations in Georgian.
* კოპეკი (ko'peki) – a penny or cent
* ბანკომატი (bank'omat'i) – an ATM
* თანხა (t'anxa) – money
* კარტა (k'arta) – credit card


Remember to check the exchange rate before exchanging your money, especially if you plan to visit the more remote areas of Georgia where credit cards may not be accepted.
=== Emergencies ===


== Services and Emergencies ==
In case of an emergency, it's important to know how to ask for help. Here are some useful phrases to remember:
In case of an emergency, here are some useful words and phrases to help you communicate with service providers:  


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{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
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| პატრონი || patroni || Owner
| დაბრუნდით მშვიდობით || dah-broond-eet msh-vee-doh-beet || Go in peace.
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| პოლიცია || p'olitsia || Police
| დამარცხეთ და გამარჯობა || dah-mahr-kheth dah gah-mar-joh-bah || Stay safe and goodbye.
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| გახსენით მიტევა || gah-khse-neet mee-teh-vah || Call the police.
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| დაიცვათ და გამარჯობა || dah-ee-ts-vat dah gah-mar-joh-bah || Take care and goodbye.
|}
 
Remember to remain calm in any emergency situation and seek help as soon as possible. Now let's move on to essential services.
 
=== Essential Services ===
 
Here are some words and phrases for essential services that you may need while shopping or living in Georgia:
 
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! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
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| სამედიცინო სამსახური || samedicino samsakhuri || Medical service
| პულიცია || poo-lee-ts-ee-ah || police
|-
|-
| ამბულანსი || ambulansi || Ambulance
| სამხედრო კორპუსი || sah-mkhed-ro kor-poo-see || hospital
|-
|-
| მანქანა || m'ank'ana || Car
| მოქანდაცხარი || moh-khan-dah-ts-khah-ree || pharmacy
|-
|-
| სარგებლო წარმოება || sarg'eblo tsarmoeba || Fire department
| სამსახური || sahms-ah-khoo-ree || service
|}
|}


It's important to know these words in case you need to call for help. Don't hesitate to ask someone nearby for help or directions.
Knowing these words and phrases will be helpful in case of emergencies or when you need assistance. It's always a good idea to have a list of emergency numbers and locations of nearby hospitals and police stations when you are in a new country.


That's it for our lesson on shopping and services in Georgian! Remember to practice your new vocabulary whenever you can. Happy shopping!  
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now that we have covered the shopping vocabulary and essential services, it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Here are some exercises to help you apply what you have learned:
 
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate shopping vocabulary words:
 
1. მარკეტი არის სად?
2. გთხოვთ, მიწითეთ მე ერთი წიგნი.
3. მაღაზია ცენტრი მარჯვენა მხარესთან არის.
4. დაგეგმებიან ბაზარზე სამარაგს.
5. გთხოვთ, გამარჯობა, გისურვებთ ფასის დაფიქსირებას.
 
Exercise 2: Match the Georgian words with their English translations:
 
1. მაღაზია
2. ბაზარი
3. სათამაშო
4. სახლის ტექნიკა
5. საყოფაცხოვრებო ნივთები
 
A. toy
B. store
C. bazaar
D. household appliances
E. clothing
 
Exercise 3: Write a dialogue in Georgian between a customer and a shopkeeper. The customer is looking for a book and wants to know the price. The shopkeeper is offering a discount.
 
Solution:
 
Customer: გამარჯობა, გისურვებთ დახმარებას. რომელი მაღაზიაში მოიძიება წიგნი?
Shopkeeper: მოგიწია წიგნები ჩვენს მაღაზიაში. ეგან შეგიძლიათ აირჩიოთ ნებისმიერი.
Customer: გთხოვთ, გისურვებთ ფასის დაფიქსირებას.
Shopkeeper: ეს წიგნი არის 20 ლარი, მაგრამ ახლა გარიცხავთ მხოლოდ 15 ლარი.
 
Congratulations! You have successfully completed the exercises. Keep practicing and using the shopping vocabulary in real-life situations to further enhance your Georgian language skills.
 
== Conclusion ==
 
In this lesson, we have covered the essential shopping vocabulary in Georgian. We started by learning about money and currency, followed by exploring different types of stores and items. We also learned how to ask for assistance and handle emergencies in Georgian. By practicing the exercises, you have become more confident in using the shopping vocabulary in real-life situations. Keep practicing and using these words and phrases when you go shopping in Georgia to enhance your cultural experience. Good luck, and happy shopping!


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==Sources==
* [https://www.hookedlansing.com/book/9781780717166 Georgian vocabulary for English speakers - 3000 words (Paperback ...]
* [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/georgian-words-writing/id1477585388 Georgian Words & Writing on the App Store]
* [https://www.hookedlansing.com/book/9781780716800 Georgian vocabulary for English speakers - 9000 words (Paperback ...]


==Other Lessons==
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==Sources==
* [https://www.hookedlansing.com/book/9781780717166 Georgian vocabulary for English speakers - 3000 words (Paperback ...]
* [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/georgian-words-writing/id1477585388 Georgian Words & Writing on the App Store]
* [https://www.hookedlansing.com/book/9781780716800 Georgian vocabulary for English speakers - 9000 words (Paperback ...]


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