Echoing through the shadows of the Caucasus Mountains for millennia, Georgian stands as one of the world's oldest and most unique languages. Written in its distinctive alphabet, it forms the cultural bedrock of Georgia. Spoken by approximately 4.5 million people, Georgian is the primary representative of the Kartvelian language family.
The roots of Georgian trace back to the ancient kingdoms of Colchis and Iberia. Its alphabet (მხედრული), developed in the 5th century AD, ranks among the world's 14 oldest writing systems still in use. The medieval golden age of Georgian literature produced Shota Rustaveli's "The Knight in the Panther's Skin," a masterpiece showcasing the language's literary richness.
Linguistically, Georgian defies categorization with European or Asian languages. Its most striking feature is the ability to form words with up to eight consonants consecutively (like "გვფრცქვნის" - gvprtskvnis). The verb system employs complex polypersonal agreement, simultaneously marking subject and object. Notably, Georgian lacks grammatical gender and letter case distinction.
Today, as Georgia's sole official language, Georgian thrives in both daily life and government institutions. Recognized by UNESCO as a protected language, it remains vital for cultural and political communication across the Caucasus region.
Through our local based language service partners, Mirora delivers specialized Georgian translation solutions. Our native teams, fluent in the language's intricate structure and versed in legal, medical, and tourism terminology, provide reliable translations for all technical and literary needs.
