Georgian has groups of nearly-identical consonants. The difference is crucial.
k-sounds: ქ vs კ
ქალი
kali (soft)
woman
კარგი
k'argi (sharp)
good
t-sounds: თ vs ტ
თეთრი
tetri (soft)
white
ტყე
t'q'e (sharp)
forest
ts-sounds: ც vs წ
ცა
tsa (soft)
sky
წყალი
ts'q'ali (ejective)
water
💡 Ejective = close vocal cords briefly, build pressure, release with a small "pop". Aspirated = with a puff of breath after.
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