Learning the most common words is the fastest way to start speaking Georgian.

You don’t need to memorize the entire dictionary to hold a basic conversation.

Focusing on high-frequency vocabulary gives you the building blocks to express yourself quickly.

Once you know these foundational words, you can practice using them with native speakers or through tools like Talk In Georgian.

Below is a categorized list of 100 essential Georgian words to kickstart your learning journey.

Greetings and pleasantries

Learning how to greet people is your first step in any language.

Georgian greetings are very literal and often revolve around the concept of peace or victory.

For example, the word for hello (gamarjoba) literally translates to “victory”.

Here’s a quick example of how you might use these words in a simple exchange:

Pronouns and people

You need pronouns to establish who is doing the action in a sentence.

Georgian doesn’t have gendered pronouns, so the word is (ის) can mean he, she, or it.

Question words

Asking questions is crucial when you’re navigating a new country or learning a language.

These simple question words will help you clarify things you don’t understand.

Common verbs

Verbs bring your vocabulary to life by adding action.

The verbs below are presented in their “masdar” form, which is the Georgian equivalent of an infinitive or verbal noun.

You’ll need to learn how to conjugate these based on the subject and tense when speaking.

Time and days

Scheduling meetups and making plans requires basic time vocabulary.

Here are the most critical words for expressing when something happens.

Food and dining

Georgian culture is deeply connected to its food and legendary hospitality.

You’ll definitely use these words when sitting down at a traditional supra (feast) or ordering at a restaurant in Tbilisi.

Places and directions

Finding your way around the country is much easier when you know basic directions.

Use these words to communicate with taxi drivers or ask locals for help.

Next steps for your vocabulary

Memorizing these 100 words will give you a massive head start in Georgian.

The best way to retain them is to start using them in context immediately.

Flashcards are great, but actively speaking and writing is what truly builds your fluency.

Try writing a few simple sentences today using the pronouns, verbs, and nouns from this list.