Language/Georgian/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions

Georgian Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions

Hi Georgian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to express our feelings and emotions in Georgian, one of the oldest languages in the world. Emotions are a universal human experience and learning how to express them in another language can improve our communication skills and understanding of different cultures.

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Emotions

Let's start with the basics. In Georgian, the word for "emotion" is ემოცია [ɛmot͡sia] and the word for "feeling" is გრძნობა [ɡrdznoba]. Here are some common emotions in Georgian:

Georgian	Pronunciation	English
ბრძანება [brd͡zanɛba]	brdzan-eh-bah	order/command
განრიგი [ɡanriɡi]	gan-ri-ghi	arrangement
უკმაყოფილება [ukmakopileba]	u-kma-ko-pi-le-ba	discontent
იმედი [imedi]	i-me-di	hope
დაკვირვება [dakvirveba]	da-kvir-ve-ba	observation
ერთგულება [ertguleba]	ert-gu-le-ba	loyalty

Expressions of Gratitude

Saying "thank you" in Georgian is გმადლობთ [ɡmɑd̪lɔbtʰ] and "you're welcome" is არაფრის [ɑrɑpʰris]. Here is a dialogue to show you how to use them:

• Person 1: მადლობა [madloba] (Thank you)
• Person 2: არაფრის [araphris] (You're welcome)

Expressions of Approval

When you want to express your approval in Georgian, you can say "yes" which is დიახ [diɑχ]. Here is a dialogue to show you how to use it:

• Person 1: კარგია [kargia] (Well done)
• Person 2: დიახ [diɑχ] (Yes)

Expressions of Disapproval

When you want to express your disapproval in Georgian, you can say "no" which is არა [ara]. Here is a dialogue to show you how to use it:

• Person 1: შეცდომაა [shetsdomaa] (It's a mistake)
• Person 2: არა [ara] (No)

Cultural Expressions

Georgian culture is rich with expressions of emotions and feelings that have been passed down through generations. Here are a few examples:

Chokha Dance

Chokha is a traditional Georgian dance that originated in the eastern region of Kakheti. The dance is known for its lively and energetic movements, which are used to express joy and happiness. The Chokha dance is typically performed at weddings and other celebrations, and is often accompanied by traditional Georgian folk music.

Supra Toasts

The supra is a traditional Georgian feast that involves multiple courses, toasts, and plenty of wine. One of the most important parts of the supra is the toast, or tamada. The tamada is responsible for delivering heartfelt speeches that express gratitude, memories, and other emotions.

Georgian Polyphonic Singing

Polyphonic singing is an important part of Georgian culture, and is often used to express emotions and feelings. Georgian polyphonic singing involves multiple vocal parts, with each part singing a different melody or harmony. The result is a complex and beautiful sound that can express a wide range of emotions.

If you want to learn more about Georgian culture and language, we recommend you check out Georgian culture and Georgian language on Wikipedia.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have learned how to express our feelings and emotions in Georgian, as well as some examples of cultural expressions. By learning new words and phrases, we can deepen our understanding of other cultures and improve our communication skills. Remember to practice by talking to native speakers on Polyglot Club and asking them any questions. Good luck! 😊✌

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Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: Useful phrases & Conjunctions and Particles.

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Sources

• Georgian vocabulary for English speakers - 9000 words (Paperback ...