How do you say 'village' in Georgian?
Sopeli, kalaki and words about where you live.
Short answer
'Village' in Georgian is sopeli (სოფელი), and 'town' or 'city' is kalaki (ქალაქი). 'In the village' is sopelshi (სოფელში), and a villager is a sopleli. The word sopeli often appears in place names and on road signs.
Why
- Many Georgians spend summer with relatives in their home village.
- In an older sense, sopeli also means 'the world'.
- A small town or settlement is daba (დაბა).
Details
An invitation to a Georgian village is a sign of hospitality. Villagers mostly speak Georgian, so simple phrases help.
Tip
When searching for a village in your navigation app, add 'sopeli' or use Latin spelling for more results.
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