Georgian Language — Writing System · ScriptLookup

Q: What direction is Georgian written?

Georgian is written Left-to-right, the same direction as most European languages.

Georgian

ქართული

ka 3.7M speakers

Georgian (ქართული) is a Kartvelian language with approximately 3.7M speakers speakers. It is written using the Georgian (Mkhedruli and Mtavruli) script. Its BCP 47 language code is ka.

Georgian (ქართული) is a Kartvelian language and the official language of Georgia. It is one of the oldest living languages in the world, with a literary tradition dating to the 5th century CE, and is the only Kartvelian language with a writing system — the Georgian script (Mkhedruli).

Georgian has a unique consonant-heavy phonology and a distinctive grammatical system in which both subject and object are marked on the verb. Georgian wine culture is among the oldest in the world, with evidence of winemaking dating back 8,000 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What alphabet or script does Georgian use?

Georgian is written using the Georgian (Mkhedruli and Mtavruli) script (ISO 15924 code: Geor). Georgian (Mkhedruli and Mtavruli) is written left-to-right.

What direction is Georgian written?

Georgian is written Left-to-right. Text runs from left to right, the same direction as most European languages.

How many people speak Georgian?

Georgian has approximately 3.7M speakers speakers worldwide. It is a member of the Kartvelian language family.

What language family does Georgian belong to?

Georgian belongs to the Kartvelian language family. It is written with the Georgian (Mkhedruli and Mtavruli) script.

What is the language code for Georgian?

The BCP 47 language code for Georgian is "ka". This code is used in software, web standards (the HTML lang attribute), and internationalization contexts.

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