The Objective Version
Chapter in 30 Seconds
Transform simple verbs into acts of kindness using the power of the objective version.
- Identify the 'u-' prefix in verb structures.
- Apply the objective version to indicate an action done for someone's benefit.
- Synthesize sentences involving benefactive relationships.
What You'll Learn
Using the vowels -u- and -i- to show an action is done for someone else. Master the benefactive construction.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: Use the 'u-' prefix to correctly indicate that an action is performed for the benefit of a third party.
Tips & Tricks (1)
Check the root
Key Vocabulary (5)
Real-World Preview
Helping a friend
Review Summary
- u + verb root + conjugation
Common Mistakes
You must include the 'u-' prefix to indicate the action is for someone else; otherwise, it sounds like you are just buying the book.
Standard verb conjugation is insufficient here; the benefactive 'u-' is required when an indirect object is present.
While 'ჩემთვის' is grammatically okay, the 'u-' prefix (mi- in 1st person) is the more natural, idiomatic way to express this.
Rules in This Chapter (1)
Next Steps
You are doing an incredible job. Keep embracing the complexity of Georgian!
Translate 5 sentences involving 'doing something for someone' into Georgian.
Quick Practice (1)
მე ___ მას წერილს.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Objective Version (u-)
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