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Hou Dilov

Adjarian Georgian Naduri song 

Khertlis Naduri is an Adjarian (west Georgian) women’s working song that originates in Nadi, the tradition in west Georgia of relatives and neighbors gathering for a work party in the field or the home. Nadi gatherings were always followed by Supra and big celebrations with singing and dancing. 

 

Lyrics:
 

Hou Dilov da dilov nane

aba hou dilov dilo nane  x2 

 

 hou nane da dilov nane

aba hou dilov rerov nane x2

 

Shuukhti qalo mogikhdeba 

sheni tavi da shen gikhdeba  x2 

 

Hou Dilov da dilov nane

aba hou dilov dilo nane  x2 

 

hou nane da dilov nane

 aba hou dilov rerov nane x2

 

 shuukhti qalo mogikhdeba

sheni tavi da shen gikhdeba x2

 

hou dilov da dilov nane 

 aba hou dilov dilov nane  x4

Translation (rough):

Hello dear! Hello, howdy, good morning! 

You can be a beautiful woman,

It’s up to you and yourself.

Hou Dilov FullHou Dilov
00:00 / 01:35
Melody (Choir 1 & 2)Hou Dilov
00:00 / 01:35
BassHou Dilov
00:00 / 01:35
Source RecordingHou Dilov
00:00 / 01:30
PronunciationHou Dilov
00:00 / 01:38
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