Ejectives in Georgian: Understanding Sounds and Language Evolution

Jun 29, 2025

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Explore the fascinating role of ejectives in Georgian language, exemplified by words such as დოლი (dholi) and ტოლი (t’oli). Learn about Alex the African Grey Parrot's linguistic adaptation and the impact of the larynx. Discover how these unique sounds shape communication and culture.

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Ejectives in Georgian: Understanding Sounds and Language Evolution

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Problem [n] [d] or [l] [ŋ]
Ejectives in Georgian • დოლი [dh] (drum) • ტოლი [t’] (equal) • ფაფა [ph] (porridge) • პაპა [p’] (grandfather) • ქუდი [kh] (cap) • კუდი [k’] (tail)
[dholi] [t’oli]
Alex the African Grey Parrot (1976-2007) “Lacking lips, he could not pronounce the letter "p", so his term for an apple was "banerry" (apparently mixing "banana" and "cherry").” - The Economist
The larynx