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Useful phrases · Georgian

A few words of Georgian

Georgian has its own ancient alphabet and belongs to no other language family, but Georgians warm instantly to a visitor who tries. English is common in Tbilisi and Batumi; a few words go a long way everywhere else.

Greetings & farewells

Gamarjoba
Hello (any time of day)
Dila mshvidobisa
Good morning
Saghamo mshvidobisa
Good evening
Nakhvamdis
Goodbye
Momaval shekhvedramde
Until next time
Gamikharda tkveni gatsnoba
Nice to meet you

Addressing people

Batono
Sir
Kalbatono
Ma’am
Gogona
Miss
Rogor brdzandebit?
How are you?
Gmadlobt, kargad
Thank you, I’m well

Getting around

Sad aris rkinigzis sadguri?
Where is the railway station?
Sad aris metrosadguri?
Where is the metro station?
Sad sheidzleba gavachero taksi?
Where can I hail a taxi?
Sad aris sabagiro?
Where is the cable car?

At the hotel

Gakvt tavisupali nomeri?
Do you have a vacant room?
Gakvt taksis gamodzakhebis servisi?
Can you order a taxi for me?

Shops, money & eating out

Ra ghirs?
How much is it?
Sad aris uakhloesi aptiaki?
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
Sad aris bankomati?
Where is an ATM?
Gakvt tavisupali magida?
Do you have a free table?
Dzalian gemrieli kerdzia
Such a delicious dish!