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ქართული
რაოდენობა — meaning in English: Quantity
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შენარჩუნება
shenarchuneba
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რაოდენობა
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დღე
dghe
მოწვეულება
motseveuleba
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use the word რაოდენობა in discussions about shopping, inventory, or during business meetings when discussing quantities of products. For example, a shopkeeper might ask a customer about the quantity of items they wish to purchase, or a team might evaluate the quantity of resources needed for a project.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym of რაოდენობა is 'სულ მცირე' (sul mtsire), meaning 'minimum' or 'at least'. While 'რაოდენობა' refers broadly to the total or aggregate of something, 'სულ მცირე' emphasizes the smallest acceptable amount. You would choose 'რაოდენობა' when discussing total counts, and 'სულ მცირე' when emphasizing a minimum threshold.
Culture
The word რაოდენობა is derived from the root 'რაო' meaning 'what' and the suffix 'დენობა' which relates to 'being' or 'existence.' This reflects the philosophical importance of quantity in Georgian culture, where traditional crafts often involve meticulous counting and measurement, especially in agriculture and food preparation. The emphasis on quantity is also seen in local festivals celebrating harvests.
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