How do you say 'what's your name' in Georgian?
Introductions: questions, answers and polite forms.
Short answer
'What's your name' in Georgian is ra gkvia (რა გქვია), or politely ra gkviat (რა გქვიათ). Reply with me mkvia (მე მქვია) followed by your name, for example me mkvia Anna. After meeting, people say sasiamovnoa (სასიამოვნოა), 'nice to meet you'.
Why
- The 'kv' sound in gkvia is said together, quickly and softly.
- 'Where are you from' is saidan khart (საიდან ხართ).
- 'I'm from Russia' is me rusetidan var (მე რუსეთიდან ვარ).
Details
Georgians often shorten names affectionately: Giorgi becomes Goga or Gio, Tamar becomes Tamuna. If introduced in Georgian, replying sasiamovnoa wins people over instantly.
Tip
Learn me mkvia plus your name; it's the first phrase you'll use when meeting people.
What may differ
Use the polite form with older people and strangers; the familiar form is fine with friends.
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