Significado
Water that is safe to drink.
Contexto cultural
In the mountains, water is considered a sacred gift. You will often see 'ts'q'aro' (springs) with cups left there for anyone to use. It is considered very rude to pollute these areas. While tap water is generally safe in Tbilisi, many locals prefer filtered or bottled water due to old pipes. Asking 'სუფთაა?' is a common way to check if a filter is installed. Offering a glass of water is the first step of hospitality. If a guest asks for water, it is often brought on a tray with a smile, emphasizing its 'purity'. During Epiphany (Natlisgeba), Georgians collect 'holy water'. While it is physically 'supta', they will always refer to it as 'ts'minda' or 'nak'urtkhi'.
The 'Safe' Question
If you're unsure about water safety, ask 'დალევა შეიძლება?' (Is drinking possible?). It's more direct than asking if it's 'clean'.
The Genitive Trap
Remember: 'Supta ts'q'ali' is the thing you drink. 'Supta ts'q'lis' is the thing you say about a lie.
Significado
Water that is safe to drink.
The 'Safe' Question
If you're unsure about water safety, ask 'დალევა შეიძლება?' (Is drinking possible?). It's more direct than asking if it's 'clean'.
The Genitive Trap
Remember: 'Supta ts'q'ali' is the thing you drink. 'Supta ts'q'lis' is the thing you say about a lie.
Water and Toasts
In Georgia, you usually don't toast with water. If you do, it's sometimes jokingly said you're toasting to 'enemies'. Always use wine or lemonade for real toasts!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'water' for the figurative meaning.
ეს სუფთა _____ ტყუილია!
The figurative sense 'pure lie' requires the genitive case 'წყლის' (ts'q'lis).
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for clean water in a cafe?
როგორ ვიტყვით?
'Supta ts'q'ali' is the correct term, and 'tu sheidzleba' adds politeness.
Match the Georgian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four most common water-related collocations.
Complete the dialogue between two hikers.
A: შეხედე, მდინარეა! B: მოიცა, ჯერ გაარკვიე, ეს _____ _____?
The nominative case is used for a simple 'Is this...?' question.
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Ayudas visuales
Supta vs. Ts'minda
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosეს სუფთა _____ ტყუილია!
The figurative sense 'pure lie' requires the genitive case 'წყლის' (ts'q'lis).
როგორ ვიტყვით?
'Supta ts'q'ali' is the correct term, and 'tu sheidzleba' adds politeness.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the four most common water-related collocations.
A: შეხედე, მდინარეა! B: მოიცა, ჯერ გაარკვიე, ეს _____ _____?
The nominative case is used for a simple 'Is this...?' question.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, generally it is 'supta ts'q'ali', but many people use filters for better taste.
Yes, 'supta' is a general word for clean. 'Supta p'erangi' means a clean shirt.
'Supta' is physical/secular cleanliness; 'ts'minda' is spiritual/moral holiness.
You can say 'ბოთლის წყალი' (botlis ts'q'ali) or 'სასმელი წყალი'.
Usually, yes. It's most common with 'lie', 'nonsense', or 'scam'.
It's a combination of 'ts' (like cats) and a glottal 'q'. Practice them separately first!
Yes, 'supta adamiani' can mean someone with a clean record or a pure soul, but it's less common than 'p'at'iosani' (honest).
That is sparkling/carbonated water. 'Ugazo' is still water.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in all registers.
Borjomi is the most famous mineral water, though it has a very distinct salty/mineral taste!
Frases relacionadas
სასმელი წყალი
similarDrinking water
ანკარა წყალი
specialized formCrystal clear water
წყალი არ გაუვა
idiomWatertight / Certain
სუფთა ჰაერი
similarFresh air
მღვრიე წყალი
contrastMurky/Muddy water
