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How do you say goodbye in Georgian?

Nakhvamdis, kargad and good-night wishes.

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Short answer

The standard 'goodbye' in Georgian is nakhvamdis (ნახვამდის), and the informal 'bye' is kargad (კარგად), meaning 'all the best'. In the evening people say game mshvidobisa (ღამე მშვიდობისა), 'good night'. To thank someone as you leave, add madloba, 'thank you'.

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Why

  1. Nakhvamdis literally means 'until we meet'.
  2. Kargad is for friends and acquaintances, while nakhvamdis works in any situation.
  3. People often reply to kargad with kargad.

Details

To wish someone a good day, say kargi dghe (კარგი დღე). Georgians often say long, warm goodbyes, especially as guests.

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