გილოცავთ დამოუკიდებლობის დღეს
gilotsavt damoukideblobis dghes
The English phrase "happy independence day" is translated into Georgian as გილოცავთ დამოუკიდებლობის დღეს (gilotsavt damoukideblobis dghes).
This phrase is used to offer good wishes to others on a country's independence day.
Meaning: good wishes at a country's independence day (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "I congratulate you on the day of independence".
Which one should you use?
The default word order is გილოცავთ დამოუკიდებლობის დღეს, but you may also use the alternative order დამოუკიდებლობის დღეს გილოცავთ, which is also natural and common.
How do you pronounce it?
gilotsavt damoukideblobis dghes
Did you know?
- During these celebrations, you will often see the unique 'five-cross flag' of Georgia, which symbolizes the five wounds of Christ.
- In Georgian culture, celebratory phrases like გილოცავთ are often accompanied by a 'supra' or traditional feast, where a toastmaster leads long, poetic speeches.
- The word გილოცავთ is used for both 'Happy Independence Day' and 'Congratulations', because Georgians treat national holidays as achievements to be celebrated rather than just dates on a calendar.
Examples in context
- ყველას გილოცავთ დამოუკიდებლობის დღეს.qvelas gilotsavt damoukideblobis dghes.Happy independence day to everyone.
Example conversation
Two colleagues meet in the office on the national holiday.
- ლევან Levanგამარჯობა, ნინო, გილოცავთ დამოუკიდებლობის დღეს!gamarjoba, nino, gilotsavt damoukideblobis dghes!Hello Nino, happy Independence Day!
- ნინო Ninoმადლობა, ლევან, თქვენც გილოცავთ!madloba, levan, tkvents gilocavt!Thank you Levan, happy holiday to you too!
- ლევან Levanდღეს რა გეგმები გაქვს?dghes ra gegmebi gakvs?What plans do you have for today?
- ნინო Ninoმეგობრებთან ერთად ვალამობ.megobrebtan ertad valamob.I am celebrating with friends.
