According to statistical data, not a lot of people speak English in Georgia, therefore we’ve put together couple of lists to make your communication with locals easier. Firstly, it’s always fun to learn a new language. Secondly, Georgians love it when foreigners try to speak Georgian. Hence, if you learn a few words from the list of Top Useful Phrases in Georgian Language, benefits will follow.
Basics
Now that we know what’s this about, let’s begin with a few basic words.
| English | Georgian |
| Hello! | Gamarjoba! |
| How are you? | Rogor Khar? |
| Good, and You? | Kargad, Tavad? |
| Thank you | Madloba! |
| Please | Tu Sheidzleba |
| Sorry | Bodishi |
| What’s your name? | Ra Gkvia? |
| My name is … | Me mkvia … |
| How much? (Price) | Ra Ghirs? |
Traveler interests
A lot of times when you travel you need go offline, therefore you might need to ask the locals for help or directions. Hence, Below you’ll find words and phrases you might need during your travel around the cities or rural areas of Georgia.
| English | Georgian |
| Currency Exchange | Valutis Gatsvla |
| Bank | Banki |
| Hospital | Saavadmkofo |
| Doctor | Ekimi |
| Emergency | Sastsrapo |
| Pharmacy | Aftiaki |
| Supermarket | Magazia |
| Toilet | Sapirparesho [“Tvaleti” is a rough form] |
| Let’s go | Tsavidet |
| Stop [Transport] | Gaacheret |
Restaurant / Pub
Going to a fancy restaurants or the underground pubs of Tbilisi, before you hit the night scene, it’s important to know a few useful words. Particularly, these few:
| English | Georgian |
| Wine | Ghvino |
| Beer | Ludi |
| Water | Tskali |
| Cheers! | Gaumardjos! |
| I Want … | Me Minda … |
| Excuse me [call a waiter] | Ukatsravad |
| The Bill, Please | Angarishi, Tu Sheidzleba |
Counting
Another thing you’ll need for sure is numbers. Counting in Georgian is pretty repetitive so should be easy to memorize.
| English | Georgian |
| 1 | Erti |
| 2 | Ori |
| 3 | Sami |
| 4 | Otkhi |
| 5 | Khuti |
| 6 | Ekvsi |
| 7 | Shvidi |
| 8 | Rva |
| 9 | Tskhra |
| 10 | Ati |
| 20 | Otsi |
| 30 | Otsdaati |
| 40 | Ormotsi |
| 50 | Ormotsdaati |
| 60 | Samotsi |
| 70 | Samotsdaati |
| 80 | Otkhmotsi |
| 90 | Otkhmotsdaati |
| 100 | Asi |
Finally, If you find memorizing these words tough, we suggest you download the Top Useful Phrases in Georgian Language document and print it.
