What does 'lamazi' mean in Georgian?
'Beautiful', compliments and how to use them.
Short answer
Lamazi (ლამაზი) means 'beautiful' in Georgian. To say 'how beautiful', people say ra lamazia (რა ლამაზია), and lamazo (ლამაზო), 'beauty', is sometimes used to address a young woman. The word works for people, places and things.
Why
- 'Very beautiful' is dzalian lamazia.
- 'A beautiful city' is lamazi kalaki.
- Calling an unfamiliar woman lamazo may sound too familiar.
Details
Praising a view, church or dish with lamazia is always welcome. For food, gemrielia, 'tasty', fits better.
Tip
To praise a view or church, say ra lamazia, 'how beautiful'; it's always welcome.
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The transliteration is approximate; the Georgian spelling gives the pronunciation most accurately.
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