What does 'gogo' mean, and how do you say 'girl' in Georgian?
Gogo, gogona, kali and how to address a young woman.
Short answer
Gogo (გოგო) means 'girl' or 'young woman' in Georgian, and the affectionate form is gogona (გოგონა). A woman is kali (ქალი), and the polite address is kalbatono. Gogo is also a friendly address between female friends, roughly 'girl'.
Why
- A boy or young man is bichi (ბიჭი), addressed as bicho.
- A beautiful girl is lamazi gogo (ლამაზი გოგო).
- Address an unfamiliar woman as kalbatono rather than gogo.
Details
A girlfriend is usually shekvarebuli (შეყვარებული), 'beloved', a word also used for a boyfriend.
Tip
Address an unfamiliar woman as kalbatono; gogo is only for people you know.
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