조지아
Jojia[t͡ɕo̞d͡ʑia̠]
In Korean, the name of the country Georgia is 조지아 (Jojia). Wiktionary also lists 그루지야 (Geurujiya).
Meaning: country of the Caucasus (name)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 조지아 | Jojia | [t͡ɕo̞d͡ʑia̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 그루지야 | Geurujiya | [kɯɾud͡ʑija̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
The word is used to refer to the country located in the Caucasus.
Which one should you use?
The form 조지아 is the current standard, while 그루지야 is an older, Russian-derived way to refer to the country that is now considered outdated.
How do you pronounce it?
Jojia
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using 그루지야, as it is an obsolete term.
Did you know?
- The shift from 그루지야 to 조지아 was a deliberate political move following a 2011 request from the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- While English speakers use the same word for the country and the US state, Koreans distinguish them by using 조지아 for the country and 조지아 주 to specify the American state.
- If you use the older term 그루지야 in a formal setting in Korea, it may be perceived as a political statement or a lack of awareness regarding modern diplomatic standards.
Examples in context
- 그러면 그루지아 사람이시군요?So you are from Georgia?
- 지난 여름에 조지아에 갔었군요!You went to Georgia last summer!
- 조지아는 코카서스에 있어요.Jojia-neun Koka-seoseu-e isseoyo.Georgia is in the Caucasus.
- 저는 조지아를 가보고 싶어요.Jeoneun Jojia-reul gabogo sipeoyo.I want to visit Georgia.
- 조지아 음식은 정말 맛있어요.Jojia eumsik-eun jeongmal masisseoyo.Georgian food is really delicious.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing travel plans at a cafe.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨, 조지아에 가본 적 있어요?Subin ssi, Jojia-e gabon jeok isseoyo?Subin, have you ever been to Georgia?
- 수빈 Su-bin아니요, 아직 못 가봤어요.Aniyo, ajik mot gabwasseoyo.No, I haven't been there yet.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저는 이번 여름에 조지아에 가려고요.Jeoneun ibon yeoreum-e Jojia-e garyeogoyo.I am planning to go to Georgia this summer.
- 수빈 Su-bin현우 씨, 정말 부러워요!Hyeonu ssi, jeongmal bureowoyo!Hyeonu, I am so jealous!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “georgia” translations and entries 조지아, 그루지야, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 그루지야, 조지아, CC BY-SA 4.0.
