How to pronounce Satsivi

Satsivi is written საცივი where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /satsʼivi/. In plain English letters that is sah-TSEE-vee, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Satsivi?

Satsivi is a main dish of Georgia. Where it comes from: Guria. People usually eat it on festive days and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are chicken and nuts & seeds. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Satsivi comes from

Satsivi is one of 24 signature dishes of Georgia on this map.

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Food of Georgia

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