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How do you say 'friend' in Georgian?

Megobari, dzmao and other warm forms of address.

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Short answer

'Friend' in Georgian is megobari (მეგობარი). Close male friends often call each other dzmao (ძმაო), 'brother', and a female friend is usually addressed by name. Genatsvale also sounds warm and expresses tender affection.

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Why

  1. 'My friend' is chemi megobari (ჩემი მეგობარი).
  2. Friendship is megobroba (მეგობრობა), and a toast to it is always raised at a feast.
  3. Dzmao can also be used with a male stranger in a friendly way.

Details

Friendship is highly valued in Georgia, and family friends are often treated almost as relatives. Being called dzmao or genatsvale is a sign of goodwill.

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