Signification
Naturally sugary produce.
Contexte culturel
At the end of a long feast, a plate of 'tkbili khili' is served. It is considered rude not to try at least one piece, as it symbolizes the 'sweet ending' of the gathering. Kakheti is the region most famous for its 'sweet fruit.' People from all over Georgia travel there in autumn to buy grapes and peaches directly from farmers. Georgians believe that eating sweet things on January 1st (and the 'Old New Year' on Jan 14th) ensures the whole year will be 'sweet' (tkbili). A common Georgian blessing is 'ტკბილად დაბერდით' (Grow old sweetly/together). This uses the same root as 'tkbili' to wish a pleasant life.
Market Hack
If you want the best fruit at a Georgian market, don't just ask if it's 'good' (kargi). Ask 'Tkbilia?' (Is it sweet?). This shows you know what matters!
Plural Trap
Avoid saying 'khilebi' unless you are specifically talking about different *types* of fruit. For a bowl of apples, just say 'khili'.
Signification
Naturally sugary produce.
Market Hack
If you want the best fruit at a Georgian market, don't just ask if it's 'good' (kargi). Ask 'Tkbilia?' (Is it sweet?). This shows you know what matters!
Plural Trap
Avoid saying 'khilebi' unless you are specifically talking about different *types* of fruit. For a bowl of apples, just say 'khili'.
Metaphorical Flair
Use 'shromis tkbili khili' in your Georgian language class to impress your teacher when you pass a test.
Sweetness is Kindness
Remember that 'tkbili' also means 'kind' when describing a person's character or words.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I love sweet fruit.'
მე მიყვარს ______ ხილი.
'ტკბილი' (tkbili) means sweet. 'მწარე' is bitter and 'მჟავე' is sour.
Which sentence uses 'ტკბილი ხილი' metaphorically?
აირჩიეთ სწორი პასუხი:
Describing victory as 'sweet fruit' is a metaphorical use of the phrase.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a market and want to know if the grapes are good.
Asking if it's 'sweet' is the standard way to check quality in a Georgian market.
Complete the dialogue.
A: გინდა ნამცხვარი? B: არა, მირჩევნია ______ შევჭამო.
If someone offers cake (sweet) and you decline, 'sweet fruit' is the most logical healthy alternative.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Sweet vs. Other Tastes
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesმე მიყვარს ______ ხილი.
'ტკბილი' (tkbili) means sweet. 'მწარე' is bitter and 'მჟავე' is sour.
აირჩიეთ სწორი პასუხი:
Describing victory as 'sweet fruit' is a metaphorical use of the phrase.
Situation: You are at a market and want to know if the grapes are good.
Asking if it's 'sweet' is the standard way to check quality in a Georgian market.
A: გინდა ნამცხვარი? B: არა, მირჩევნია ______ შევჭამო.
If someone offers cake (sweet) and you decline, 'sweet fruit' is the most logical healthy alternative.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNot really. For a person, just use 'tkbili' (e.g., 'tkbili adamiani'). Calling them a 'fruit' sounds strange.
Mostly, yes. It's a collective noun like 'furniture' in English. You say 'The fruit is sweet' (khili tkbilia).
'Tkbili' is the general word for sweet. 'Shaqriani' specifically means 'containing sugar.'
You can say 'dzalian tkbili ar minda' (I don't want it very sweet).
No, honey is 'tapli'. But you can say fruit is 'taplivit tkbili' (sweet like honey).
Yes, but dried fruit has its own name: 'chiri'. You can say 'tkbili chiri'.
It is neutral. It's safe to use with your boss or your grandmother.
'Mjave khili' (sour fruit) or 'mtsare khili' (bitter fruit).
No, for a 'sweet deal' use 'kargi shemotavazeba' (good offer).
No, in Georgia, tomatoes are strictly 'bostneuli' (vegetables).
It's a double ejective. Try to say 't' and 'k' at the same time without breathing out.
Yes, very often in folk songs to describe the beauty of the land.
Expressions liées
შრომის ნაყოფი
synonymThe fruit of labor
მწიფე ხილი
similarRipe fruit
აკრძალული ხილი
specialized formForbidden fruit
ტკბილი ცხოვრება
builds onThe sweet life
მჟავე ხილი
contrastSour fruit
