جورجيا
jōrjiya/d͡ʒuːr.d͡ʒi.jaː/Hijazi Arabic, feminine
The English phrase 'Georgia' is translated into Arabic as جورجيا (jōrjiya). Wiktionary also lists جُورْجِيَا (jūrjiyā) and بِلَادُ الْكُرْج (bilādu l-kurj).
Meaning: country of the Caucasus (name)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| جورجيا | jōrjiya | /d͡ʒuːr.d͡ʒi.jaː/ /d͡ʒor.d͡ʒi.jaː/ |
Hijazi Arabic, feminine |
| جُورْجِيَا | jūrjiyā | feminine | |
| بِلَادُ الْكُرْج | bilādu l-kurj | feminine, historical, obsolete |
This term refers to the country located in the Caucasus.
Which one should you use?
جُورْجِيَا (jūrjiyā) and جورجيا (jōrjiya) are both used to mean Georgia, while بِلَادُ الْكُرْج (bilādu l-kurj) is a historical and obsolete way to refer to the country.
Is it said differently in some regions?
جورجيا (jōrjiya) is a form used in Hijazi-Arabic.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms of this name are feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /dʒuːr.dʒi.jaː/. The romanization is jōrjiya. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- One historical origin of the word جورجيا is linked to the Persian words for 'ass hay' or lemongrass, گور گیاه (gôr-giyâh).
- The classical term بِلَادُ الْكُرْج refers to the land of the 'Kurj', a historical Arabic designation for the people of the Caucasus region.
- The pronunciation of the first letter in جورجيا uses the sound /dʒ/, which is common in many dialects but is often replaced by different sounds in other Arabic regional accents.
Examples in context
- أنا سعيدٌ جداً في جورجيا.I am very happy in Georgia.This sentence is useful for expressing happiness while in Georgia.Tatoeba #3052127 by altusi, translation #1441287 by CN
- وِلَايَة جُورْجِيَا قَدِيمَة وَجِمِيلَة جِدًّا.The state of Georgia is old and very pretty.This sentence is useful for describing the state of Georgia.
- أنا من جورجيا.I'm from Georgia.This sentence is useful for stating your origin from Georgia.Tatoeba #1879851 by Asma, translation #1765124 by CN
- تعتبر جورجيا وجهة سياحية جميلة ومثيرة للاهتمامGeorgia is a beautiful and interesting tourist destination.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ziad and Maryam are discussing travel plans in a cafe.
- زياد Ziadهل فكرتِ في زيارة جورجيا؟hal fakkarti fi ziyarat georgia?Have you thought about visiting Georgia?
- مريم Maryamنعم، أريد الذهاب إلى جورجيا قريباً.na'am, urid al-dhahab ila georgia qariban.Yes, I want to go to Georgia soon.
- زياد Ziadهي بلد جميلة جداً.hiya balad gamila jiddan.It is a very beautiful country.
- مريم Maryamأنا متحمسة جداً لهذه الرحلة.ana mutahammisa jiddan lihadhihi al-rihla.I am very excited about this trip.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “georgia” translations and entries جورجيا, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries جورجيا, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
