What does 'sheni' mean in Georgian?
'Your' and greeting phrases.
Short answer
Sheni and tkveni are used for 'your', as in gamikharda sheni/tkveni nakhva, 'nice seeing you'. The phrase gamikharda tkveni gatsnoba means 'nice to meet you'.
Why
- Gamarjoba is 'hello' at any time of day.
- Batono and kalbatono are polite forms of address added to a greeting.
- Nakhvamdis means 'goodbye'.
Details
Gamikharda tkveni gatsnoba is said at a first meeting, and gamikharda sheni/tkveni nakhva when you see someone again. With people you barely know, the tkveni form is the safer choice.
Tip
Use tkveni with strangers and keep sheni for friends and family.
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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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