In the everyday life of a simple person comes a lot of words from different languages. Georgian was not an exception, from which we got the expression “hamarjob genatsvale”. He is mistakenly considered a greeting. Georgians say that literally this phrase cannot be translated as "Hello, friend." We will understand the features of the origin of these words and give the correct interpretation.
Gamarjoba
Now the Georgians will not be surprised if at the meeting you exclaim: “Gamarjoba genatsvale!” But, based on the meaning of the words, this appeal will be incorrect. From the point of view of phonetics, the closest to the word “gamarjob” is the Georgian “gamarjweba”, which means “victory”. Many interpret it as a “just cause.”
As a greeting, the word "gamarjweba" was first used by the king of Georgia, returning from the war with Persia. According to a well-known legend, after the war he met peasants who turned to him with a dumb question, to which the tsar answered: “Gamarjweba!” This is how the news of the triumph of the Georgian army was transmitted through villages and settlements.
Genatsvale
An exact translation of the expression “hamarjob genatsvale” cannot be given if you do not examine its second part. It is translated in a variety of ways: sir, comrade, friend, respected person. Indigenous Georgians say that there is no direct translation into Russian of the word “genatsvale”. Someone even claims that it can be interpreted even in an indecent way.
Today, the “Genatsvale" is a normal appeal to all Georgians. They do not consider him offensive. Many argue that the closest in meaning to it is the phrase "my soul." Thus, the “hamarjob genatsvale” translation is close to “victory for your soul”. This phrase can be used as a greeting. At the first appeal, Russians wish health, while Georgians wish victory.
Where can I find this phrase
“Gamarjoba Genatsvale” is by far the most used Georgian phrase among the Russian-speaking population of the planet. This phrase is used on tourist sites, in ditties, poems, in stories about Georgia. Not so long ago even travel diaries of one of the Russian travelers with this name came out. In them she talks about the nature of Georgia, the cuisine of this country and the service in hotels. Such a spread indicates that this foreign expression has taken root in our country. Popular performers and a large number of people who love Caucasian music in our country are partly to blame.
There is also the song “Gamarjoba genatsvale”, which is called somewhat differently - “Gogia”. There is another name - "Lezginka". Thanks to her, the phrase began to be used everywhere. Many people like this hit, which has collected several Georgian phrases, lines about the Caucasus and other peculiar humor. At different times, the performance of this composition was attributed to different singers, but it is believed that he came from Georgian ditties. Nevertheless, if you do not pay attention to unusual rhymes, you can also notice the semantic part in the song. "Gogia" tells of unrequited love between a guy and a girl.