Smile Qartulad !!hot!! -

In Georgian, the word for is ღიმილი (pronounced ghimili — where “gh” is a voiced velar fricative, similar to the French “r” but further back in the throat).

A ghimili in Georgia isn’t just facial expression — it’s a small gift of warmth, often given after a long silence or a shared glance. Learning to say it ( ghimili ) or use the verb ( ighimis ) will bring you closer to the Georgian heart. smile qartulad

There’s also a poetic saying: