Signification
Used to celebrate someone's success or holiday.
Contexte culturel
At a traditional feast, the Tamada will use 'Gilotsavt' to toast to the host, the guests, or a specific event. It is polite to stand up or raise your glass when this word is directed at you. On major Orthodox holidays like Easter (Aghdgoma) or Christmas (Shoba), 'Gilotsav' is the standard greeting even for strangers on the street. Georgians are very active on social media. If you see a photo of a newborn or a wedding, commenting 'Gilotsavt!' with many heart emojis is the expected social behavior. In Georgia, people celebrate their 'Name Day' (the day of the saint they are named after). If it's St. George's Day, every 'Giorgi' you know should receive a 'Gilotsav' message.
The 'T' Rule
When in doubt, use 'Gilocavt' (with the T). It is never rude to be too formal, but it can be rude to be too informal.
Don't say it for bad news
If someone says they are leaving their job, make sure they are happy about it before saying Gilotsav!
Signification
Used to celebrate someone's success or holiday.
The 'T' Rule
When in doubt, use 'Gilocavt' (with the T). It is never rude to be too formal, but it can be rude to be too informal.
Don't say it for bad news
If someone says they are leaving their job, make sure they are happy about it before saying Gilotsav!
Add 'Gaikhare'
If someone congratulates you, always respond with 'Gaikhare' (Be happy) to sound like a native.
Holiday Spirit
On New Year's, you can say 'Gilotsavt' to literally anyone you see—the bus driver, the cashier, everyone!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Gilotsav' for a friend.
დაბადების დღეს _______!
Since it's for a friend, the singular/informal 'გილოცავ' is correct.
How would you congratulate a group of people on New Year?
ახალ წელს...
The suffix '-თ' is needed for plural groups.
Match the event to the correct greeting.
1. Birthday, 2. New Year, 3. Success
These are the standard pairings for these events.
Complete the dialogue.
A: გამოცდა ჩავაბარე! B: _______!
When someone passes an exam, you congratulate them.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use Gilotsav
Holidays
- • New Year
- • Christmas
- • Easter
Personal
- • Birthday
- • Wedding
- • New Baby
Success
- • New Job
- • Exam
- • Victory
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesდაბადების დღეს _______!
Since it's for a friend, the singular/informal 'გილოცავ' is correct.
ახალ წელს...
The suffix '-თ' is needed for plural groups.
1. Birthday, 2. New Year, 3. Success
These are the standard pairings for these events.
A: გამოცდა ჩავაბარე! B: _______!
When someone passes an exam, you congratulate them.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! Just say 'გილოცავთ იუბილეს' (Gilocavt iubiles).
'Gilotsav' is for one friend. 'Gilocavt' is for a group or for one person you want to be formal with.
Say 'გილოცავ დაბადების დღეს' (Gilotsav dabadebis dghes).
Only if you add the '-t': 'Gilocavt'. Using 'Gilotsav' might be seen as too casual.
You can just say 'გილოცავთ დღევანდელ დღეს!' (Congrats on today's day!)
Yes, that would be 'ულოცავს' (ulotsavs).
No, use 'წარმატებები' (tsarmatebebi) for good luck.
Not really, but in texting, people sometimes just write 'გილოცავ'.
It's a cultural way of returning the blessing. It means 'rejoice'.
Yes, 'გილოცავთ ქორწილს' is very common.
Expressions liées
გაიხარე
similarRejoice / Be happy
წარმატებები
similarSuccesses / Good luck
მრავალს დაესწარი
builds onMay you attend many [more]
ბედნიერებას გისურვებ
builds onI wish you happiness
ყოჩაღ
similarWell done / Bravo
