How do you say hello in Georgian?
Hello, good morning, good evening and goodbye.
Short answer
In Georgian, hello is gamarjoba, and you can say it at any time of day. In the morning you can say dila mshvidobisa, good morning, and in the evening saghamo mshvidobisa, good evening. Goodbye is nakhvamdis.
Why
- Gamarjoba works at any time of day.
- Dila mshvidobisa means good morning, and saghamo mshvidobisa means good evening.
- To say goodbye, use nakhvamdis, or mshvidobit, or momaval shekhvedramde (until next time).
Details
Locals are usually pleased when visitors greet them in Georgian, even with an accent. In business settings and with older people, be especially polite and greet first.
Tip
Say gamarjoba with a smile when entering a shop or cafe, and you'll be greeted more warmly.
What may differ
Be especially polite with strangers and older people; with friends the tone can be more relaxed.
Common misconception
What actually happens
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Sources
- Georgia Travel: Useful PhrasesChecked at:
The transliteration is approximate; the Georgian spelling gives the pronunciation most accurately.
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