Гру́зия
Grúzijafeminine
The English phrase 'georgia' is translated into Russian as Гру́зия (Grúzija). If unsure, use Гру́зия. Wiktionary also lists Сакартве́ло (Sakartvɛ́lo) and Джо́рджия (Džórdžija).
Meaning: country of the Caucasus (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Гру́зия | Grúzija | feminine |
| Сакартве́ло | Sakartvɛ́lo | feminine, rare |
| Джо́рджия | Džórdžija | colloquial, feminine, rare |
The word refers to the country of the Caucasus.
Which one should you use?
The standard Russian name for the country is Гру́зия, whereas Сакартве́ло is the endonym used in the Georgian language itself. Additionally, Джо́рджия is a phonetic transliteration of the English word 'Georgia' and is considered non-standard.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Джо́рджия is colloquial, and Сакартве́ло is rare.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing 'of Georgia' or 'from Georgia', the noun Гру́зия changes to the genitive form Гру́зии.
How do you pronounce it?
Grúzija
Did you know?
- Russian speakers often use the adjective грузи́нский for food and wine, but in slang, the verb грузи́ть can mean 'to overload someone with boring information'.
- While Russians use Гру́зия, the local Georgian name Сакартве́ло is often used in academic or high-level diplomatic contexts to show respect for Georgian sovereignty.
- The Russian name Гру́зия is the source of the English word 'Gruzin', a term historically used in European languages to describe the people of the region.
Examples in context
- Я слышал, в Грузии очень вкусная еда!I heard the food in Georgia is delicious!
- Гру́зия очень красивая страна.Grúziya ochen' krasivaya strana.Georgia is a very beautiful country.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel plans in a cafe.
- Анастасия AnastasiaСергей, ты был в Гру́зии?Sergey, ty byl v Grúzii?Sergey, have you been to Georgia?
- Сергей SergeyДа, я был там прошлым летом.Da, ya byl tam proshlym letom.Yes, I was there last summer.
- Анастасия AnastasiaГру́зия тебе понравилась?Grúziya tebe ponravilas'?Did you like Georgia?
- Сергей SergeyДа, это потрясающее место.Da, eto potryasayushcheye mesto.Yes, it is an amazing place.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “georgia” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
