Signification
Cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine.
Contexte culturel
Pickles are considered 'makhshre' (appetizers) that stimulate the appetite for wine and meat. In autumn, families gather to 'chaat' (put down) pickles in large jars for the winter. Even in modern shawarma shops in Tbilisi, 'mzhave kitri' is a standard ingredient. Pickle brine is the #1 recommended cure for a 'pokhmelia' (hangover) in Georgia.
The Crunch Test
When buying at a market, ask 'ხრაშუნაა?' (Is it crunchy?). A soft pickle is a bad pickle in Georgia.
Salt Content
Georgian pickles are significantly saltier than Western ones. Have plenty of water or bread nearby!
Signification
Cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine.
The Crunch Test
When buying at a market, ask 'ხრაშუნაა?' (Is it crunchy?). A soft pickle is a bad pickle in Georgia.
Salt Content
Georgian pickles are significantly saltier than Western ones. Have plenty of water or bread nearby!
The Lobio Rule
If you are invited to a home and served Lobio, always take a piece of 'mzhave kitri'. It shows you appreciate the traditional pairing.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the sentence.
მე მინდა ლობიო და მჟავე _______.
The classic pairing for Lobio is 'mzhave kitri' (pickled cucumber).
Which adjective describes a pickle in Georgian?
როგორი კიტრია?
'Mzhave' is the standard adjective for pickles.
Match the Georgian phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
Correctly matching basic food vocabulary.
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Seller: 'რამდენი კიტრი გინდა?' Learner: '_______ მჟავე კიტრი, გთხოვთ.'
When buying pickles, you usually specify the weight (two kilos).
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Aides visuelles
Types of Georgian Mzhaveuli
Vegetables
- • მჟავე კიტრი
- • მჟავე პომიდორი
- • მჟავე წიწაკა
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesმე მინდა ლობიო და მჟავე _______.
The classic pairing for Lobio is 'mzhave kitri' (pickled cucumber).
როგორი კიტრია?
'Mzhave' is the standard adjective for pickles.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Correctly matching basic food vocabulary.
Seller: 'რამდენი კიტრი გინდა?' Learner: '_______ მჟავე კიტრი, გთხოვთ.'
When buying pickles, you usually specify the weight (two kilos).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot exactly. While they share dill, Georgian pickles are fermented in salt brine without vinegar, giving them a different 'funk' and probiotic profile.
Yes, look for jars labeled 'კიტრის მწნილი' or 'მჟავე კიტრი' in the refrigerated section.
Usually no, but some versions include a small green chili pepper in the jar for a mild kick.
If kept in its brine in the fridge, it can last for months.
Expressions liées
მჟავეული
similarAssorted pickles
მწნილი
synonymA pickle
ჯონჯოლი
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მჟავე პომიდორი
similarPickled tomato
