Understanding Possessive Pronouns in Georgian
Possessive pronouns are words that show who owns or has something. In Georgian, just like in English, we use these words to talk about things that belong to someone. Let's explore how these work in the Georgian language.
Important Points
- Possessive pronouns in Georgian agree with the noun they describe in number and sometimes in gender.
- They are used to show ownership or belonging.
- They can replace a noun phrase to avoid repetition.
Common Possessive Pronouns in Georgian
Important Points
- ჩემი (chemi) - my
- შენი (sheni) - your
- მისი (misi) - his/her
- ჩვენი (chveni) - our
- თქვენი (tkveni) - your (plural or formal)
- მათი (mati) - their
These pronouns change slightly depending on the context and the noun they are referring to. It's important to match them correctly with the noun.
Examples
- ეს ჩემი წიგნია. (This is my book.)
- ეს შენი კალამია. (This is your pen.)
- ეს მისი სახლი. (This is his/her house.)
When using possessive pronouns, remember they replace a noun to avoid saying the noun again. This makes sentences shorter and easier to understand.
Examples
- ეს წიგნი ჩემია. (This book is mine.)
- ეს კალამი შენია. (This pen is yours.)
- ეს სახლი მისია. (This house is his/hers.)