როგორ ხარ?
rogor khar?
The English phrase "how are you?" is translated into Georgian as როგორ ხარ? (rogor khar?)
This phrase is a common greeting used to ask someone about their current well-being.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase როგორ ხარ? is composed of როგორ (rogor) meaning "how" and ხარ (khar) meaning "you are" (singular, second person).
Which one should you use?
როგორ ხარ? is the informal version used for friends, family or children. In contrast, როგორ ხართ? is used when addressing a group of people or when you need to be polite.
How does it change in a sentence?
To address someone formally or a group of people, use the plural or polite form როგორ ხართ?
How do you pronounce it?
rogor khar?
Did you know?
- The Georgian language has no word for 'yes' or 'no'. To answer როგორ ხარ? in the affirmative, speakers use the verb itself or a word meaning 'so' or 'this way'.
- While როგორ ხარ? asks about well-being, Georgians often respond with კარგად ('well'), but it is common to follow this by asking about the other person's family members specifically rather than just saying 'and you'.
- If you use the polite form როგორ ხართ? with a close friend, it can be interpreted as a joke or a sign that you are suddenly being cold and distant.
Examples in context
- გამარჯობა, როგორ ხარ?gamarjoba, rogor khar?Hello, how are you?
Example conversation
Irakli meets Elene on the street.
- ირაკლი Irakliგამარჯობა ელენე, როგორ ხარ?gamarjoba elene, rogor khar?Hello Elene, how are you?
- ელენე Eleneგამარჯობა ირაკლი, კარგად ვარ, შენ?gamarjoba irakli, kargad var, shen?Hello Irakli, I am well, and you?
- ირაკლი Irakliმეც კარგად.mets kargad.I am also well.
- ელენე Eleneმიხარია ეს.mikharia es.I am glad to hear that.
