Signification
Used when meeting someone new.
Contexte culturel
Georgians value physical presence. When saying 'Sasiamovnoa,' a handshake is almost mandatory for men and very common for women in professional settings. In the capital, the phrase is often used quickly. You might hear it shortened in pronunciation to 'S'siamovnoa'. People in the coastal regions are known for their warmth. You might hear 'Dzalian sasiamovnoa' more frequently as a sign of maritime hospitality. Introductions often happen over wine. 'Sasiamovnoa' might be followed by an immediate invitation to sit and drink.
The 'Chemtvisats' Trick
If you forget the long word 'Sasiamovnoa', just wait for the other person to say it and reply with 'Chemtvisats' (For me too). It's shorter and sounds very native!
Don't conjugate!
Never say 'Sasiamovno var' (I am pleasant). It sounds like you are bragging about how nice you smell or feel.
Signification
Used when meeting someone new.
The 'Chemtvisats' Trick
If you forget the long word 'Sasiamovnoa', just wait for the other person to say it and reply with 'Chemtvisats' (For me too). It's shorter and sounds very native!
Don't conjugate!
Never say 'Sasiamovno var' (I am pleasant). It sounds like you are bragging about how nice you smell or feel.
Eye Contact
Always maintain eye contact when saying this. Georgians view avoiding eye contact during an introduction as a sign of dishonesty.
Teste-toi
Complete the dialogue between Ana and Giorgi.
Ana: გამარჯობა, მე ანა ვარ. Giorgi: გამარჯობა ანა, მე გიორგი ვარ. ___________.
Giorgi should say 'Sasiamovnoa' because they just introduced themselves.
Match the response to the statement.
Statement: 'სასიამოვნოა თქვენი გაცნობა!'
Both 'Mets aseve' (Me too) and 'Chemtvisats sasiamovnoa' (For me too it's pleasant) are correct responses.
Fill in the missing letter to complete the copula.
სასიამოვნო__ (It is pleasant)
The letter 'ა' at the end of 'sasiamovnoa' represents the verb 'is'.
Which sentence is used when LEAVING a first meeting?
Select the correct past tense form.
'Sasiamovno iqo' means 'It was pleasant,' which is used when the meeting is concluding.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say it
Introductions
- • New colleague
- • Friend's friend
- • Neighbor
Responses
- • After 'Me var...'
- • After 'Sasiamovnoa'
- • After a handshake
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAna: გამარჯობა, მე ანა ვარ. Giorgi: გამარჯობა ანა, მე გიორგი ვარ. ___________.
Giorgi should say 'Sasiamovnoa' because they just introduced themselves.
Statement: 'სასიამოვნოა თქვენი გაცნობა!'
Both 'Mets aseve' (Me too) and 'Chemtvisats sasiamovnoa' (For me too it's pleasant) are correct responses.
სასიამოვნო__ (It is pleasant)
The letter 'ა' at the end of 'sasiamovnoa' represents the verb 'is'.
Select the correct past tense form.
'Sasiamovno iqo' means 'It was pleasant,' which is used when the meeting is concluding.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with a child, a peer, or a CEO. To make it more formal, add 'tkveni gatsnoba'.
Yes, but change it to the past tense: 'Sasiamovno iqo' (It was pleasant).
It is a shortened form of 'aris' (is). So the word literally means 'It is pleasant'.
The best way is 'Chemtvisats' (For me too) or 'Chemtvisats sasiamovnoa'.
Yes, if the other person has already said their name, a simple 'Sasiamovnoa' is perfect.
No, Georgian has no grammatical gender. 'Sasiamovnoa' is the same for everyone.
Technically yes, but 'gemrielia' (it is delicious) is much more common for food.
You can say 'Sasiamovnoa' to the whole group, or 'Sasiamovnoa tkveni gatsnoba' (plural).
Younger people might just say 'Gamikharda' (I'm glad) or 'Mets' (Me too), but 'Sasiamovnoa' is never out of place.
'Dzalian' means 'very'. It just adds more enthusiasm to the greeting.
Expressions liées
გამარჯობა
similarHello
მოხარული ვარ
synonymI am glad
ნახვამდის
contrastGoodbye
გაცნობა
builds onGetting to know / Introduction
ძალიან კარგი
similarVery good
