Is it good to know some Armenian phrases?
Armenian is spoken only in Armenia, so when planning a trip, it is a good idea to know some of the essential Armenian phrases. That way, you can interact with locals who might not speak English, or you can simply impress them with your knowledge.
What do you call someone you love in Armenian?
In Armenian, this phrase is used when you want to show how much you love the person. In this case, you can call your loved one “ djigyar ” which means “liver.”
Which is the official language of Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh?
It is the official language in Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh which was originated in Armenian highland. Armenian belongs to an independent branch of Indo-European language tree. After Armenia adopted the Christianity, it was important to create an Armenian written alphabet as Armenian was oral language.
When to use the word knerek in Armenian?
You can also use the word in restaurants and cafés to call for the waiter. There is also an informal version of the word: knerek (k-ne-re-q). Use this word when you want to apologize for something, such as accidentally stepping on someone’s foot or bumping into someone when walking in the street.
Which is the informal version of Merci in Armenian?
Locals use the informal version, which is the French word, merci. Sometimes, you might go to a place where they don’t speak English, so knowing ‘yes’ and ‘no’ in Armenian might come in handy.
What do you say to hotel staff in Armenia?
Here’s some good news for you, mostly all restaurants, hotels and any other venue that caters to travelers will have English-speaking staff. Usually, they are good enough for you to leave satisfied. In the end, you can simply say “shnorakaloo’tyoon” and it will put a smile on our faces!
Is there a way to translate English into Armenian?
Go to Google Translate’s Armenian translation page here, type or copy and paste the English word or phrase you want to translate into the empty box, and click on the microphone icon on the right-hand side of the screen. Presto! Google’s software plays the (Eastern) Armenian translation (in a robotic voice).