Meaning
A greeting used specifically in the morning.
Cultural Background
Greetings are the foundation of all social interaction. Skipping a greeting is considered very rude. The concept of 'peace' is central to many regional greetings due to historical conflicts. In some religious settings, greetings might be even more formal, but 'Dila mshvidobisa' remains universal. In Tbilisi, you will hear this everywhere from cafes to offices, reflecting a blend of tradition and modernity.
Smile!
Georgian greetings are almost always accompanied by a smile. It makes the 'peace' wish feel more genuine.
Don't skip it
Even if you are in a rush, a quick 'Dila mshvidobisa' is expected.
Meaning
A greeting used specifically in the morning.
Smile!
Georgian greetings are almost always accompanied by a smile. It makes the 'peace' wish feel more genuine.
Don't skip it
Even if you are in a rush, a quick 'Dila mshvidobisa' is expected.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
დილა ___________
The phrase is 'დილა მშვიდობისა'.
Which is the correct morning greeting?
Choose the correct option:
დილა means morning.
Complete the dialogue.
A: დილა მშვიდობისა! B: ___________
The appropriate response to a greeting is to return the same greeting.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesდილა ___________
The phrase is 'დილა მშვიდობისა'.
Choose the correct option:
დილა means morning.
A: დილა მშვიდობისა! B: ___________
The appropriate response to a greeting is to return the same greeting.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsIt is neutral and works in all contexts.
No, switch to 'Gamarjoba' after noon.
It is still perfectly polite to use.
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საღამო მშვიდობისა
contrastGood evening
გამარჯობა
similarHello
ღამე მშვიდობისა
similarGood night
როგორ ხარ?
builds onHow are you?
