What does 'sheni' mean in Georgian?
'Your' and affectionate phrases using it.
Short answer
Sheni (შენი) means 'your' in Georgian, and 'you' is shen (შენ). It often appears in affectionate expressions such as sheni chirime (შენი ჭირიმე), literally 'may your troubles be mine', a tender 'my dear'. The polite 'your' is tkveni (თქვენი).
Why
- Sheni gaumarjos means 'to you' in a toast.
- Chemi (ჩემი) means 'my'.
- Grandmothers often say sheni chirime to grandchildren.
Details
Being told sheni chirime is a sign of great warmth. In formal settings, use tkveni, 'your'.
Tip
Sheni chirime is said to loved ones, so don't use it with people you barely know.
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