Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Shopping-and-Buying
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Welcome to the lesson on "Shopping and Buying" in the Basic Armenian Vocabulary section of our course "Complete 0 to A1 Armenian Course." In this lesson, we will focus on learning essential vocabulary terms that are commonly used when shopping and buying goods in Armenian. Building your vocabulary in this area will enable you to confidently engage in everyday shopping conversations and transactions in Armenian-speaking regions. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation of shopping-related vocabulary and be able to navigate various shopping situations with ease.
To make your learning experience more engaging and interactive, we will provide numerous examples and practice scenarios throughout the lesson. Additionally, we will explore interesting cultural facts and anecdotes related to shopping and buying in Armenia. So, let's dive in and expand our Armenian vocabulary in the exciting world of shopping!
Basic Shopping Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Before we dive into the specific vocabulary terms, let's start with some general phrases and expressions you might encounter while shopping in Armenia:
- Ուղղանկարգ (oogh-gan-kar-k) - organized
- Համաձայն (ha-ma-tsai-yen) - according to
- Մեծածախ (me-tsa-tsakh) - expensive
- Հատուկ (ha-too-k) - special
- Ամբողջական (am-bo-gha-kan) - whole
- Գնել (g-nel) - to buy
- Վաճառել (va-cha-rel) - to sell
- Գնորդական (gno-rda-ka-n) - commercial
- Պայմանագիր (pai-ma-na-gir) - contract
- Դեպք (depk) - case
- Դատապարտություն (da-ta-part-oo-ti-yoon) - guarantee
- Համառոտ (ha-ma-rot) - bargain
- Սպասել (spa-sel) - to wait
- Նախադասություն (na-kha-da-soo-ti-yoon) - discount
- Զեղչել (ze-ghchel) - to discount
Now, let's move on to the specific vocabulary terms related to shopping and buying:
Clothing and Accessories[edit | edit source]
Here are some essential vocabulary terms for clothing and accessories in Armenian:
| Armenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Պայուսակ (pai-oo-sak) | IPA | shirt |
| Ոսկեղեն (vos-keh-ghen) | IPA | pants |
| Գույներ (goo-yner) | IPA | colors |
| Կարմիր (kar-mir) | IPA | red |
| Սև (sev) | IPA | black |
| Գարունագույն (ga-roo-na-goo-yen) | IPA | yellow |
| Կապույտ (ka-poo-yt) | IPA | blue |
| Կանաչ (ka-na-ch) | IPA | green |
| Սպիտակ (spi-tak) | IPA | white |
| Մանուշակ (ma-noo-shak) | IPA | dress |
| Գլխարկ (gl-kha-rk) | IPA | hat |
| Կարմիր կուրճ (kar-mir koorj) | IPA | red shoes |
| Պապույտ շունկ (pa-poo-yt shoonk) | IPA | blue socks |
| Շունկ (shoonk) | IPA | socks |
| Ժամացույց (zha-ma-tsooytch) | IPA | watch |
| Բուծ (bootz) | IPA | ring |
| Տարոն (ta-ron) | IPA | necklace |
Grocery Shopping[edit | edit source]
When it comes to grocery shopping, it's important to know the names of different food items and common phrases used in supermarkets. Here are some key vocabulary terms for grocery shopping in Armenian:
| Armenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Թավաս (ta-vas) | IPA | bread |
| Մականույն (ma-ka-nu-yen) | IPA | milk |
| Մանր (manr) | IPA | butter |
| Սուրճ (soorch) | IPA | coffee |
| Ինչ (inch) | IPA | what |
| Ունիկով (oo-ni-kov) | IPA | with |
| Ոչ (voch) | IPA | no |
| Ես (yes) | IPA | I |
| Եմ (yem) | IPA | am |
| Ծածկոտ (tsa-tskot) | IPA | fresh |
| Ոչ ծածկոտ (voch tsa-tskot) | IPA | not fresh |
| Գեղեցիկ (ge-ghet-seek) | IPA | delicious |
| Անհամարձակ (an-ha-mar-ja-k) | IPA | tasteless |
| Գեղանալ (ge-gha-nal) | IPA | to taste |
| Ավելի (a-ve-lee) | IPA | more |
| Պատրաստ (pa-tra-st) | IPA | ready |
| Անվերջ (an-vayrj) | IPA | endless |
| Հոգեբանություն (ho-ge-ba-noo-ti-yoon) | IPA | psychology |
| Դադար (da-dar) | IPA | mom |
| Հոգեբանիչ (ho-ge-ba-nich) | IPA | psychologist |
Shopping Phrases[edit | edit source]
To enhance your shopping experience, here are some useful shopping phrases in Armenian:
- Ինչ դուք փորձել եք: (inch dook por-trel yek) - What have you tried?
- Ում համար է այդ խանութը: (oom hamar eh ayt kha-noo-ty) - Who is that shop for?
- Ես մտածում եմ այդպիսին դասընթաց կանգնելուց: (yes mta-tsoom yem ayt-pi-seen das-yan-tats kang-nel-oots) - I think I'll take that class.
- Ես գիտեմ, թե ինչպես մարդիկ են ասում, «այդպիսին դասընթացը չի աշխատել»: (yes gi-tem, te inch-pes mar-dik en a-soom, "ayt-pi-seen das-yan-tats chee a-shakh-a-tel") - I know what people say, "that class doesn't work."
- Մենք համաձայն ենք: (mengk ha-ma-tsai-yenk) - We agree.
- Հաստատում եմ: (has-ta-toom yem) - I agree.
- Չեմ հաստատում: (chem has-ta-toom) - I don't agree.
- Ես կատարում եմ։ (yes ka-ta-room yem) - I perform.
- Ի՞նչ թերևս է այդ: ('in-ch te-rev-es eh ayt) - What's going on there?
Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]
Armenians take great pride in their craftsmanship and traditional arts, including the art of bargaining. Bargaining, known as "hamarot" in Armenian, is a common practice in local markets and bazaars. Armenians believe that bargaining is not just about getting a good price but also about building a personal connection and showing respect for the seller's craft.
When shopping in Armenia, it is common to engage in friendly negotiations with the seller, aiming for a mutually beneficial outcome. Bargaining is considered an art form, and both parties participate enthusiastically, often with a sense of humor and playfulness. It is not uncommon for sellers to offer tea or coffee to potential buyers during the negotiation process, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Armenians also value the concept of "hin astgh" or "old tradition," which refers to the preservation of traditional practices and customs. Many traditional Armenian crafts, such as carpet weaving, ceramics, and jewelry making, have been passed down through generations. When shopping for traditional Armenian crafts, you can expect to find unique and intricately designed items that reflect the rich cultural heritage of Armenia.
In recent years, modern shopping malls and supermarkets have become increasingly popular in Armenia, especially in urban areas. However, traditional open-air markets, known as "shuka," continue to thrive, offering a vibrant shopping experience. These markets are not just places to buy fresh produce and local products but also hubs of social interaction, where people gather to catch up with friends and neighbors while shopping for their daily needs.
Exercises[edit | edit source]
Now it's time to practice what you've learned!
Exercise 1: Match the Armenian words with their English translations.
1. Պայուս (pai-oo-sak) 2. Ոսկեղեն (vos-keh-ghen) 3. Գույներ (goo-yner) 4. Կարմիր (kar-mir) 5. Սև (sev) 6. Գարունագույն (ga-roo-na-goo-yen) 7. Կապույտ (ka-poo-yt) 8. Կանաչ (ka-na-ch) 9. Սպիտակ (spi-tak) 10. Մանուշակ (ma-noo-shak)
a. blue b. green c. white d. red e. black f. shirt g. yellow h. colors i. pants j. dress
Solution: 1. f - shirt 2. i - pants 3. h - colors 4. d - red 5. e - black 6. g - yellow 7. a - blue 8. b - green 9. c - white 10. j - dress
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Armenian words.
1. Ես ուզում եմ այս մատիտն գնել: (yes oo-zoom em ays ma-titn g-nel) - I want to buy this __________. 2. Ոչ ծածկոտ սուրճը չեմ փնտրում: (voch tsa-tskot soorch-eh chem pn-troom) - I'm not looking for a __________ coffee. 3. Ով է այդ խանութի համար: (ov eh ayt kha-noo-tee ha-ma-r) - Who is that shop __________? 4. Գեղեցիկ աճուրդները այստեղ գտնվում են: (ge-ghet-seek a-joor-dner-eh ays-te-ghem gt-nvoom en) - The __________ sweets are located here. 5. Աշխատանքի պայմանագիրը մեր մատնահատականի հետ համաձայն է: (a-shakh-a-tan-ki pai-ma-na-gir-eh mer mat-na-ha-ta-ka-ni heh ha-ma-tsai-yen e) - The work __________ is in accordance with our agreement.
Solution: 1. shirt 2. tasteless 3. for 4. delicious 5. contract
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have successfully expanded your Armenian vocabulary related to shopping and buying. You can now confidently engage in conversations and transactions while shopping in Armenian-speaking regions. Remember to practice using these vocabulary terms in real-life situations to reinforce your learning.
In our next lesson, we will explore basic vocabulary terms related to hobbies and leisure activities in Armenian. Until then, keep up the good work and enjoy your language learning journey!
Sources[edit | edit source]
- 15+ Easy Shopping Vocabulary In Armenian To Know - Ling App
- Learn Armenian Vocabulary Words Baby FlashCards on the App Store
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Introduce Yourself Ինչպես ներկայանալ
- Numbers and Counting
- Frequently Used Verbs
- Feelings and Emotions
- Travel and Tourism
- Basic words
- City
- Greetings Ողջույն
- Count from 1 to 10
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