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As an Abkhazian language teacher, I have witnessed many students struggle when it comes to greetings and polite expressions. In this lesson, you will learn the basics of how to greet someone and use basic polite expressions in Abkhazian.

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Greetings in Abkhazian

In Abkhazia, greetings are an important part of the daily routine. Starting a conversation with proper greetings is a sign of respect and politeness. Below are some common greetings in Abkhazian:

Abkhazian	Pronunciation	English Translation
Арашуа ҳәырбзеа	arashwa hyarbzeea	Good morning
Асараҭа ҳәырцаара	asaratha hyartsaara	Good afternoon
Агәыгәым амзаазә	agygyam amzaazaa	Good evening
Аласыз иарӷәаара	alasyz iarjaraara	Good night
(informal) «ҳәалоҟақәа»	(informal) "hyaloqakaa"	Hello
(formal) «Ашымытәа фыруаара»	(formal) "ashymytaa fyruaara"	Hello

When greeting someone, it is common to shake hands, hug, or kiss on the cheek, depending on the level of familiarity between the individuals.

Polite Expressions

In Abkhazian culture, politeness is highly valued. Using polite expressions is a way of demonstrating respect to those around you. Below are some polite expressions that you can use in various situations:

Saying Thank You

When thanking someone, it is important to be polite and show gratitude. Here are some ways to say thank you in Abkhazian:

• Дзынзәамаа амжынәы. (Dzynzamaa amjynaaya.) - Thank you very much.
• Адәымшәа амжыцәәҧ. (Adaimsha'a amjytsaap.) - Many thanks.
• Боаҩыпша абихәа амраап. (Boaapysha abihhaa amraap.) - I appreciate it.

Apologizing

In Abkhazian culture, apologizing is considered a sign of maturity and respect. Here are some ways to apologize in Abkhazian:

• Азазара абежьыналла. (Azazarra abezh'ynalla.) - I am sorry.
• Абежьынан амеицәаала. (Abezh'ynan aymeitsaaala.) - Please forgive me.
• Здаҩльа, ӡасаргәаҭикәа лыза. (Zdaulya, zasargaathikaa lyza.) - I am sorry, it won't happen again.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we covered the basics of greeting someone and using polite expressions in Abkhazian. It is important to remember that greetings and polite expressions are an integral part of Abkhazian culture, and can go a long way in building relationships with others. Practice these phrases in your daily life, and watch as your communication in Abkhazian becomes more fluid and natural.

Sources

• Abkhazia
• Abkhaz Language

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Table of Contents - Abkhazian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Abkhazian Language

• The Abkhazian Alphabet
• Abkhazian Pronouns
• Word Order in Abkhazian

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Introducing Yourself and Others

• Greetings and Polite Expressions
• Introducing Yourself and Others
• Numbers and Counting in Abkhazian

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Abkhazian Verbs

• Verbs to Be and Have in Abkhazian
• Use of Verbs in Past and Future Tenses

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Abkhazian Customs and Traditions

• Abkhazian Festivals and Celebrations
• Abkhazian Cuisine
• Abkhazian Music and Dance

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Everyday Activities and Routines

• Time Expressions in Abkhazian
• Household Chores and Cleaning
• Means of Transportation

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Abkhazian Cases

• Noun Cases in Abkhazian
• Adjectival Agreement in Abkhazian

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Abkhazian History and Geography

• The Abkhazian War and Conflict
• Abkhazian Geography and Landmarks
• Abkhazian Art and Architecture

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Shopping and Commerce in Abkhazia

• Common Expressions in Abkhazian Markets
• Financial Expressions in Abkhazian

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Abkhazian Prepositions

• Location Expressions in Abkhazian
• Temporal Prepositions in Abkhazian

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Abkhazian Folklore and Mythology

• Abkhazian Legend and Storytelling
• Abkhazian Traditional Clothing and Dress

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Weather and Climate in Abkhazia

• Describing Weather and Seasons
• Natural Disasters and Emergencies

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Abkhazian Adverbs

• Adverbs of Time in Abkhazian
• Comparative and Superlative Adverbs in Abkhazian

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Abkhazian Sports and Recreation

• Abkhazian Traditional Sports and Games
• Modern Sports and Exercise in Abkhazia

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Health and Wellness in Abkhazia

• Common Ailments and Injuries
• Healthy Habits and Lifestyle

Other Lessons

• Fruits
• Drinks
• Numbers and Counting in Abkhazian
• Geography
• Health
• Days of the Week
• Feelings and Emotions
• Natural Disasters and Emergencies
• Household Chores and Cleaning

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