意思
Cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine.
文化背景
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!
意思
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.
自我测试
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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视觉学习工具
Types of Georgian Mzhaveuli
Vegetables
- • მჟავე კიტრი
- • მჟავე პომიდორი
- • მჟავე წიწაკა
练习题库
4 练习მე მინდა ლობიო და მჟავე _______.
The classic pairing for Lobio is 'mzhave kitri' (pickled cucumber).
როგორი კიტრია?
'Mzhave' is the standard adjective for pickles.
将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:
Correctly matching basic food vocabulary.
Seller: 'რამდენი კიტრი გინდა?' Learner: '_______ მჟავე კიტრი, გთხოვთ.'
When buying pickles, you usually specify the weight (two kilos).
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常见问题
4 个问题Not 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.
相关表达
მჟავეული
similarAssorted pickles
მწნილი
synonymA pickle
ჯონჯოლი
similarPickled bladdernut flowers
მჟავე პომიდორი
similarPickled tomato
