Signification
The primary part of a meal.
Contexte culturel
In a traditional Supra, the 'main dish' isn't always served alone. You might have 20 plates on the table, and the 'Mtavari Kerdzi' is simply the most substantial meat dish. During religious fasts (Lent, etc.), the 'მთავარი კერძი' will be vegan (samarkhvo), often featuring beans (Lobio) or mushrooms. In Georgia, it's common for the 'main dish' to be brought out as soon as it's ready, rather than waiting for everyone's dish to be finished. You can use this phrase to ask for synchronized serving. The term 'მეორე კერძი' (Second Dish) is still used in school cafeterias and hospitals, reflecting the old standardized menu system.
Ordering like a pro
When ordering, say 'მთავარ კერძად...' (As a main dish...) followed by the name of the food.
Soup is not 'Main'
Never call a soup 'Mtavari Kerdzi' in a traditional restaurant; it will confuse the waiter regarding the order of service.
Signification
The primary part of a meal.
Ordering like a pro
When ordering, say 'მთავარ კერძად...' (As a main dish...) followed by the name of the food.
Soup is not 'Main'
Never call a soup 'Mtavari Kerdzi' in a traditional restaurant; it will confuse the waiter regarding the order of service.
The 'Head' connection
Remembering that 'Mtavari' means 'Head' will help you remember other words like 'Mtavroba' (Government - the heads of the country).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'The main dish is delicious.'
მთავარი ______ გემრიელია.
'კერძი' means dish, which completes the phrase 'მთავარი კერძი'.
How do you ask for the main course menu?
Which sentence is correct?
This uses the correct plural genitive form 'კერძების' and the polite 'თუ შეიძლება'.
Match the Georgian phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the standard categories of a meal.
Complete the dialogue between a waiter and a guest.
Waiter: გნებავთ ______? Guest: დიახ, მინდა ხინკალი.
Since the guest answers with 'Khinkali' (a main dish), the waiter was likely asking about the main course.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Meal Structure in Georgia
Meal Parts
- • წასახემსებელი (Appetizer)
- • მთავარი კერძი (Main)
- • დესერტი (Dessert)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesმთავარი ______ გემრიელია.
'კერძი' means dish, which completes the phrase 'მთავარი კერძი'.
Which sentence is correct?
This uses the correct plural genitive form 'კერძების' and the polite 'თუ შეიძლება'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard categories of a meal.
Waiter: გნებავთ ______? Guest: დიახ, მინდა ხინკალი.
Since the guest answers with 'Khinkali' (a main dish), the waiter was likely asking about the main course.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, in a restaurant context, if you've already been talking about food, you can say 'მთავარზე რას მირჩევთ?' (What do you recommend for the main?).
Yes, Khinkali is almost always served as a 'მთავარი კერძი'.
'კერძი' is a specific prepared dish (like Lasagna), while 'საჭმელი' is food in general.
You would say 'მე ვარ მთავარი კერძი', but be careful—it's a bit of a cheesy pick-up line!
Expressions liées
ცივი კერძი
contrastCold dish/appetizer
საფირმო კერძი
specialized formSignature dish
გარნირი
builds onSide dish/garnish
დესერტი
contrastDessert
