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Introduction:
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!


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== Gender Agreement ==
 
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:


As a Georgian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I know that adjectives and adverbs are essential for communicating ideas effectively with others. In this lesson, you will learn how to agree adjectives with nouns in gender, number, and case in Georgian.
=== Masculine Nouns ===


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


<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/Nouns-with-“many”,-“much”-and-“a-few”|Nouns with “many”, “much” and “a few”]] & [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/Transitive-Verbs-VS-Intransitive-Verbs|Transitive Verbs VS Intransitive Verbs]].</span>
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== Adjective Agreement ==
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| თავისუფალი  || tav-is-u-pa-li || free
|-
| დიდი  || di-di || big
|-
| კარგი  || kar-gi || good
|-
| მარტივი  || mar-ti-vi || simple
|}


Adjective agreement in Georgian involves matching the gender, number, and case of the adjective with the noun it describes. Let's look at each of these components in detail.
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.


=== Gender Agreement ===
=== Feminine Nouns ===


In Georgian, nouns can be masculine, feminine, or neuter. Adjectives must agree in gender with the noun they modify. For example:
When an adjective modifies a feminine noun, it undergoes different changes compared to masculine nouns. Let's consider the following example:


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


To make the adjective agree with the noun:
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.


- For masculine nouns, the adjective ends in -ი (-i)
=== Neuter Nouns ===
- For feminine nouns, the adjective ends in -მა (-ma)
- For neuter nouns, the adjective ends in -არა (-ara)


Examples:
When an adjective modifies a neuter noun, it undergoes yet another set of changes. Let's consider the following example:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
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|-
| დიდი || /did͡ʒi/ || Big (masculine)
| თავისუფალი  || tav-is-u-pa-li || free
|-
|-
| დიდია || /did͡ʒia/ || Big (feminine)
| დიდი  || di-di || big
|-
|-
| დიდიარა || /did͡ʒiara/ || Big (neuter)
| კარგი  || kar-gi || good
|-
| მარტივი  || mar-ti-vi || simple
|}
|}


=== Number Agreement ===
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.


Georgian nouns and adjectives also have singular and plural forms. Adjectives must agree with the number of the noun they describe. For example:
== Number Agreement ==
 
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:
 
=== Singular Nouns ===
 
When an adjective modifies a singular noun, it remains in its standard form. Let's consider the following example:


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


To make the adjective agree with the noun:
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.


- For singular nouns, the adjective is in its base form
=== Plural Nouns ===
- For plural nouns, the adjective ends in -ები (-ebi)


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


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ხმარიანი || /xmariani/ || Noisy (singular)
| თავისუფალი  || tav-is-u-pa-li || free
|-
| დიდი  || di-di || big
|-
| კარგი  || kar-gi || good
|-
|-
| ხმარიანები || /xmarianebi/ || Noisy (plural)
| მარტივი  || mar-ti-vi || simple
|}
|}


=== Case Agreement ===
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.


Georgian nouns and adjectives also have different forms depending on their grammatical case. Adjectives must agree with the case of the noun they modify. For example:
== Case Agreement ==
 
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:
 
=== Nominative Case ===
 
When an adjective modifies a noun in the nominative case, it remains in its standard form. Let's consider the following example:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ახალი კონტაქტი || /axali kont’akt’i/ || New contact
| თავისუფალი  || tav-is-u-pa-li || free
|-
| დიდი  || di-di || big
|-
| კარგი  || kar-gi || good
|-
| მარტივი  || mar-ti-vi || simple
|}
|}


To make the adjective agree with the noun:
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.


- For nominative case, the adjective is in its base form
=== Genitive Case ===
- For genitive case, the adjective ends in -ს (-s)
- For dative case, the adjective ends in -ს (-s)
- For accusative case, the adjective is in its base form
- For vocative case, the adjective is in its base form


Examples:
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:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| სრული || /sruli/ || Full (nominative)
| თავისუფალი  || tav-is-u-pa-li || free
|-
| დიდი  || di-di || big
|-
|-
| სრულის || /srulisa/ || Full (genitive)
| კარგი  || kar-gi || good
|-
|-
| სრულის || /srulisa/ || Full (dative)
| 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.
 
=== Dative Case ===
 
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:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| სრული || /sruli/ || Full (accusative)
| თავისუფალი  || tav-is-u-pa-li || free
|-
|-
| ორი სრული || /ori sruli/ || Two full ones (vocative)
| დიდი  || di-di || big
|-
| კარგი  || kar-gi || good
|-
| მარტივი  || mar-ti-vi || simple
|}
|}


== Tips and Tricks ==
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.


Here are a few tips and tricks to help you master Georgian adjective agreement:
=== Accusative Case ===


- Memorize the gender of Georgian nouns to make it easier to match them with adjectives.
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:
- Pay attention to the endings of adjectives to match them with nouns according to number and case.
- Practice, practice, practice! The more you use adjectives, the easier it will be to remember the correct forms.


That's it for this lesson on Georgian adjective agreement. In the next lesson, we will learn about comparison in Georgian. Keep up the good work!
{| class="wikitable"
! 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.
 
=== Locative Case ===
 
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:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! 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.
 
== Cultural Section ==
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
== Exercises ==
 
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:
 
1. დამატებითი  (კარგი, კარგია) წითელი კარდინალი გამომგზავნის ელექტრონულ წერილს.
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:
1. დამატებითი კარგია.
2. ჩემი დიდი ძაღლი.
3. შენი მარტივი.
4. ჩემი კარგი.
5. ახლა გამოვიყენებ ახალი მარტვილი.
 
Explanation:
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 ==
 
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!


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Introduction: 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!

Gender Agreement[edit | edit source]

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:

Masculine Nouns[edit | edit source]

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

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 end in "-ი" when modifying masculine nouns. This is the standard form of the adjective for masculine nouns.

Feminine Nouns[edit | edit source]

When an adjective modifies a feminine noun, it undergoes different changes compared to masculine nouns. Let's consider the following example:

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 end in "-ი" when modifying feminine nouns. This is the standard form of the adjective for feminine nouns.

Neuter Nouns[edit | edit source]

When an adjective modifies a neuter noun, it undergoes yet another set of changes. Let's consider the following example:

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 end in "-ი" when modifying neuter nouns. This is the standard form of the adjective for neuter nouns.

Number Agreement[edit | edit source]

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:

Singular Nouns[edit | edit source]

When an adjective modifies a singular noun, it remains in its standard form. Let's consider the following example:

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 singular nouns.

Plural Nouns[edit | edit source]

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

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 "-ებ" when modifying plural nouns. This is the standard form of the adjective for plural nouns.

Case Agreement[edit | edit source]

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:

Nominative Case[edit | edit source]

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

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.

Genitive Case[edit | edit source]

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:

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.

Dative Case[edit | edit source]

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:

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.

Accusative Case[edit | edit source]

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:

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.

Locative Case[edit | edit source]

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:

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.

Cultural Section[edit | edit source]

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.

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.

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.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

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:

1. დამატებითი (კარგი, კარგია) წითელი კარდინალი გამომგზავნის ელექტრონულ წერილს. 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: 1. დამატებითი კარგია. 2. ჩემი დიდი ძაღლი. 3. შენი მარტივი. 4. ჩემი კარგი. 5. ახლა გამოვიყენებ ახალი მარტვილი.

Explanation: 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[edit | edit source]

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!

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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