Georgia
Caucasus · Georgian · Georgian lari
At a supra the tamada decides when you drink — wait for the toast, and never raise a beer for it.
Today in Georgia
No Georgia stories in today's wires — read the global briefing.
5 phrases you need in Georgia
- Helloგამარჯობაgah-mar-JOH-bah
- Goodbyeნახვამდისnakh-VAHM-dees
- Pleaseთუ შეიძლებაtoo shay-DZLEH-bah
- Thank youმადლობაmahd-LOH-bah
- Excuse meუკაცრავადoo-kahts-RAH-vahd
The Trovlr app drills all 8 Georgia phrases with audio, Duolingo-style. Get the app →
Know before you go
money
Tbilisi is card-friendly, but carry cash lari for markets, marshrutkas, and mountain guesthouses in Kazbegi or Svaneti.
etiquette
At a supra (feast), wait for the tamada's toast before drinking, drink wine or chacha for toasts — never beer — and pace yourself; the toasts keep coming.
transport
Use the Bolt app for taxis in cities; marshrutka minibuses connect everything else, leaving from chaotic stations whenever they fill up.
safety
Tbilisi is very safe for visitors; the real hazards are aggressive driving — take care crossing streets — and underestimating mountain weather on day hikes.
Get Georgia updates
News, fees, and rule changes for Georgia — in your inbox as they break.