Georgia
Georgia is the Irish word for the country of Georgia in the Caucasus.
The word is used as the proper name for the nation of Georgia.
Meaning: country of the Caucasus (name)
Did you know?
- In Irish-language media, such as news broadcasts on TG4, the country is occasionally referred to by its endonym Sakartvelo to avoid any confusion with the American state of Georgia.
- In Irish, the country of Georgia is treated as a feminine noun, meaning any adjectives used to describe the nation must also be in the feminine form.
- An Irish speaker might describe the country as an tír i lár na Caucasus, which literally means 'the country in the center of the Caucasus'.
Examples in context
- Chan an grúpa ceoil as Georgia amhráin traidisiúnta.The music group from Georgia sang traditional songs.
- An bhfuil tú ag dul go Georgia an samhradh seo?Are you going to Georgia this summer?
- Is tír iontach é Georgia.Georgia is a wonderful country.
Example conversation
Aoife and Cian are talking about their holiday plans.
- AoifeCá bhfuil tú ag dul an samhradh seo?Where are you going this summer?
- CianTáim ag cur cuairt ar Georgia.I am visiting Georgia.
- AoifeAn bhfuil Georgia go hiontach?Is Georgia wonderful?
- CianTá, tá an bhéalaí go Georgia an-fhada.Yes, the way to Georgia is very long.
