Greeting and Farewell phrases:
Gamarjoba – Greet someone with this phrase at any time of the day in Georgia.
Dila mshvidobisa – Good morning
Saghamo mshvidobisa – Godo evening
Nakhvamdis – Good bye / So long
Kargad brdzandebodet – Good bye
Momaval Shekhvedramde – Until next time
Mshvidobit – Farewell
Gamikharda tkveni gatsnoba – Nice to meet you
Gamikharda sheni/tkveni nakhva – Was nice seeing you
Addressing people:
Batono – Sir
Kalbatono – Ma’am
Gogona – Miss
Kmatsvilo – Young man
Asking How Someone Is:
Rogor brdzandebit? – How are you doing?
Gmadlobt, kargad – Thank you, I’m doing well
Sheudzlod var – I am unwell
Traveling questions:
Ukatsravad, ver metkvit, sad aris metrosadguri/avtobusis gachereba/mikroavtobusis gachereba? – Excuse me, can you please tell me where the subway/bus/minibus stop is?
Sad sheidzleba gavachero taksi? – Where can I hail a cab?
Sad aris sakalaktashoriso avtosadguri? – Where is the intercity bus station?
Sad aris rkinigzis sadguri? – Where is the railway station?
Sad vikiraveb skrols? – Where can I rent a Scroll scooter?
Sad aris sabagiro? – Where is the cable car station?
Sad kiravdeba navi? - Where can I rent a boat?
Phrases to Use at Your Hotel
Gakvt tavisupali nomeri? – Is there a vacant room in the hotel?
Gakvt sastumroshi restorani/bari/kape? – Does this hotel have a restaurant, bar, or cafe? .
Aris sastumroshi gasartobi sivrtse? – Do you have some entertainment options?
Gakvt taksis gamodzakhebis servisi? – Can you order a taxi for me?
Shops/Pharmacies/Other
Ukatsravad, ver metkvit, sad aris uakhloes sasursato maghazia / supermarketi? – Excuse me, can you please tell me where the next supermarket is?
Ukatsravad, ver metkvit, sad aris uakhloesi aptiaki? – Excuse me, can you please tell me where the next pharmacy is?
Ukatsravad, romel saatamde mushaobt? – Excuse me, can you please tell me your opening hours?
Ra ghirs? – How much?
Bank/ATM/Currency Exchange
Ukatsravad, ver metkvit, sad aris banki? – Excuse me, can you please tell me where the bank is?
Ukatsravad, ver metkvit, aris tu ara ak akhlos bankomati? – Excuse me, can you please tell me where the closest ATM is?
Ukatsravad, ver metkvit, sad aris ak savaluto jikhuri? – Excuse me, can you please tell me where the closest currency exchange office is?.
Restaurants/Bars/Cafés
Gakvt tavisupali magida? – Do you have a free table?
Ukatsravad, sheidzleba skami chaamatot? – Excuse me, can you please add another chair here?
Dzalian gemrieli kerdzia – Such a delicious dish!