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During a feast, the Tamada often asks rhetorical 'difficult questions' about love, homeland, and ancestors to inspire deep toasts. Georgian students are often encouraged to identify 'rtuli kitkhvebi' in texts to show they have understood the deeper meaning. Journalists in Georgia are known for being very direct. Using 'rtuli kitkhva' is a way to soften a blow before asking something controversial. If a guest asks a personal question, a host might say 'rtuli kitkhvaa' to politely signal that they'd rather talk about something else without being rude.
The 'Stalling' Technique
If you are stuck in a Georgian conversation, say 'ოჰ, ეს ძალიან რთული კითხვაა...' slowly. It makes you look smart while you scramble for words.
Don't over-aspirate
Make sure the 'k' in kitkhva is sharp (ejective), not breathy, or it might sound like a different word.
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The 'Stalling' Technique
If you are stuck in a Georgian conversation, say 'ოჰ, ეს ძალიან რთული კითხვაა...' slowly. It makes you look smart while you scramble for words.
Don't over-aspirate
Make sure the 'k' in kitkhva is sharp (ejective), not breathy, or it might sound like a different word.
Supra Etiquette
If a Tamada asks you a 'rtuli kitkhva', don't give a one-word answer. Elaborate! It's expected.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'This is a difficult question.'
ეს ______ კითხვაა.
'Rtuli' means difficult/complex, which fits the context of a question.
Which of these means 'trick question'?
რომელია 'trick question'?
'Chamchreli' literally means 'cutting' and is used for trick questions.
Match the Georgian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are basic collocations for communication.
Complete the dialogue.
A: რა არის ცხოვრების აზრი? B: ოჰ, ეს ______ ______!
Asking about the meaning of life is the definition of a 'rtuli kitkhva'.
In which situation would you MOST likely say 'რთული კითხვაა'?
Select the best situation:
Strategic planning involves complexity, making it a 'rtuli' situation.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesეს ______ კითხვაა.
'Rtuli' means difficult/complex, which fits the context of a question.
რომელია 'trick question'?
'Chamchreli' literally means 'cutting' and is used for trick questions.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are basic collocations for communication.
A: რა არის ცხოვრების აზრი? B: ოჰ, ეს ______ ______!
Asking about the meaning of life is the definition of a 'rtuli kitkhva'.
Select the best situation:
Strategic planning involves complexity, making it a 'rtuli' situation.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it specifically implies 'complex' or 'complicated'. For physical difficulty, 'dzneli' is more common.
Yes, 'რთული ამოცანა' (rtuli amotsana) is used for math problems, but 'rtuli kitkhva' works if you are asking about the problem.
You say 'ზედმეტად რთული' (zedmetad rtuli).
No, in Georgia it's often seen as a sign of respect for the questioner's intelligence.
რთული კითხვები (rtuli kitkhvebi).
Yes, it's perfectly fine and encouraging.
Yes, 'კითხვა' can mean both 'question' and 'reading' depending on the context. 'Rtuli kitkhva' almost always means 'difficult question'.
The opposite is 'მარტივი' (martivi - simple) or 'ადვილი' (advili - easy).
ეს ძალიან რთული კითხვაა (Es dzalian rtuli kitkhvaa).
Not exactly, but people might say 'ჩამჭრელია' (It's a cutter/tripper).
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