Signification
Describing a vessel with nothing inside.
Contexte culturel
In a Georgian Supra, an empty glass is a signal to the Tamada that you are ready for the next toast. It is considered polite for the host to refill it before you even ask. An empty glass often signals that a guest is finished drinking and does not want more, which is the opposite of the Georgian interpretation. There is a superstition that empty bottles or glasses should not be left on the table as it leads to poverty. They are often placed on the floor. It is customary to pour drinks for others. If you see an empty glass, you should immediately refill it for your companion.
The Refill Rule
In Georgia, if you don't want more wine, don't empty your glass completely. A 'ცარიელი ჭიქა' is an invitation for more.
Adjective Agreement
Remember that 'ცარიელი' loses its 'ი' in the dative case: 'ცარიელ ჭიქას'.
Signification
Describing a vessel with nothing inside.
The Refill Rule
In Georgia, if you don't want more wine, don't empty your glass completely. A 'ცარიელი ჭიქა' is an invitation for more.
Adjective Agreement
Remember that 'ცარიელი' loses its 'ი' in the dative case: 'ცარიელ ჭიქას'.
The '-ia' Suffix
Instead of saying 'ჭიქა არის ცარიელი', always say 'ჭიქა ცარიელია'. It sounds 100% more native.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in Georgian.
მაგიდაზე _______ ჭიქა დევს. (An empty glass is on the table.)
'ცარიელი' means empty, which fits the translation provided.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The glass is empty'?
Select the correct option:
Adding the suffix '-ia' to the adjective is the most natural way to express 'is' in Georgian.
Match the Georgian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
Waiter: 'კიდევ გინდათ ღვინო?' Customer: 'დიახ, რადგან ჩემი _______ _______.'
The customer wants more wine because their glass is empty.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Empty vs Full
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesმაგიდაზე _______ ჭიქა დევს. (An empty glass is on the table.)
'ცარიელი' means empty, which fits the translation provided.
Select the correct option:
Adding the suffix '-ia' to the adjective is the most natural way to express 'is' in Georgian.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
Waiter: 'კიდევ გინდათ ღვინო?' Customer: 'დიახ, რადგან ჩემი _______ _______.'
The customer wants more wine because their glass is empty.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsUsually yes, but it can also refer to a plastic or paper cup in modern usage.
Yes, though 'finjani' is more specific for a teacup or coffee mug, 'ch'ika' is often used generically.
In a restaurant, no. At a friend's house, it's better to wait for them to notice or ask politely.
ჭიქები ცარიელია (Ch'ikebi tsarielia).
'Savse' (სავსე), which means full.
Yes, 'tsarieli otakhi' means an empty room.
No, it's a complete coincidence!
Like the 'ts' in 'tsunami' or 'cats'.
No, Georgian does not have articles.
No, that wouldn't make sense. Use 'mshia' (I am hungry).
Yes, often to symbolize loss, loneliness, or the end of a celebration.
Use 'nakhevrad tsarieli' (ნახევრად ცარიელი).
Not really, but 'mshrali' (dry) is sometimes used jokingly.
Yes, if you are offering someone a drink or clearing the table.
Expressions liées
სავსე ჭიქა
contrastFull glass
ნახევრად ცარიელი
similarHalf-empty
ჭიქის გატეხვა
builds onTo break a glass
ბოლომდე დაცლა
builds onTo empty to the bottom
ცარიელი ბოთლი
similarEmpty bottle
