Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Business-Terms
In today's interconnected world, understanding the language of business is crucial, especially when exploring new markets and opportunities. For those venturing into the Armenian business landscape, grasping key vocabulary is not just beneficial—it's essential. This lesson will provide you with a foundation in Armenian business terminology, allowing you to navigate conversations and documents with confidence.
In this lesson, we will cover:
- Key Business Terms: A comprehensive list of vocabulary words and phrases that are commonly used in Armenian business settings.
- Examples in Context: Practical examples to illustrate how these terms are used.
- Exercises: Engaging practice scenarios that will help you apply what you've learned.
By the end of this lesson, you should feel more comfortable using Armenian in a business context, paving the way for successful interactions in your professional endeavors.
Key Business Terms[edit | edit source]
Here are some essential Armenian business terms that you will frequently encounter:
| Armenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Բիզնես (Biznes) | /ˈbiz.nɛs/ | Business |
| Մշակույթ (Mshakuyt) | /mʃaˈkujt/ | Culture |
| Վարկ (Vark) | /vɑrk/ | Loan |
| Շուկա (Shuka) | /ʃuˈka/ | Market |
| Մրցակից (Mrcakits) | /mɾt͡sʰaˈkʲits/ | Competitor |
| Փորձ (P’orts) | /pʰɔɾts/ | Experience |
| Գումար (Gumar) | /ɡuˈmaɾ/ | Amount |
| Հաճախորդ (Hajakhord) | /hɑˈd͡ʒɑχɔɾd/ | Customer |
| Ծառայություն (Ts’ara’yut’yun) | /tsʰaˈɾa.ju.tʲun/ | Service |
| Ընկերություն (Ynk’erut’yun) | /ʔɨn.kɛˈɾu.tʲun/ | Company |
| Գործարար (Gortsarar) | /ɡɔɾˈza.ɾɑɾ/ | Entrepreneur |
| Պայմանագիր (Paymanagir) | /pɑj.mɑ.nɑˈɡiɾ/ | Contract |
| Գործարք (Gortsark’) | /ɡɔɾˈzaɾkʰ/ | Transaction |
| Պահանջ (Pahanj) | /pɑˈhɑnd͡ʒ/ | Demand |
| առաջարկ (Arach’ark) | /aʁaˈt͡ʃʰɑɾk/ | Offer |
| Հիմնադրամ (Himnadr.am) | /him.nɑˈdɾɑm/ | Fund |
| Վարկային տոկոս (Varkayin tokos) | /vɑrkɑˈjin toˈkʊs/ | Interest Rate |
| Հաշվարկ (Hashvark) | /hɑʃˈvaɾk/ | Calculation |
| Ինվեստիցիա (Investitsia) | /in.vɛsˈti.t͡sʲɑ/ | Investment |
| Պահեստ (Pahest) | /pɑˈhɛst/ | Inventory |
| Կառավարում (Karavaru)m | /kɑˈɾɑvɑˈɾum/ | Management |
These vocabulary words represent fundamental concepts in the world of business, allowing you to engage in discussions, read documents, and understand the context of various business activities in Armenia.
Example Sentences[edit | edit source]
To better grasp how these terms work in context, let’s look at some example sentences incorporating the vocabulary above.
| Armenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ես ունեմ բիզնես Հայաստանում։ | Yes unem biznes Hayastanum. | I have a business in Armenia. |
| Մեր ընկերությունը գտնվում է նոր շուկայում։ | Mer ynk’eryut’yun@ gtnvum e nor shukayum. | Our company is located in a new market. |
| Մենք պետք է վարկ ստանանք։ | Menk’ petq e vark stanank’. | We need to get a loan. |
| Հաճախորդը ցանկանում է ավելի շատ ծառայություն։ | Hajakhord@ ts’ank’ane e aveli shat ts’arayut’yun. | The customer wants more services. |
| Այս պայմանագիրը պետք է ստորագրվի։ | Ays paymanagiry petq e storagervi. | This contract needs to be signed. |
| Գործարքը հաջողություն ունեցավ։ | Gortsark’@ hajoxutyun unetsav. | The transaction was successful. |
| Մեր մրցակիցը աճում է շուկայում։ | Mer mrcakits@ achum e shukayum. | Our competitor is growing in the market. |
| Պահանջը բարձրանում է։ | Pahanj@ bardzranum e. | The demand is increasing. |
| Մենք պետք է հաշվարկենք ծախսերը։ | Menk’ petq e hashvark’enq ts’akhser@. | We need to calculate the expenses. |
| Ինվեստիցիան օգնում է զարգացմանը։ | Investitsia@ ognum e zargac’man@. | The investment helps with development. |
These sentences not only give you insights into the vocabulary but also demonstrate how to construct simple sentences in Armenian that can be useful in everyday business interactions.
Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]
Now that you have familiarized yourself with the key terms and their usage, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are ten exercises you can work on:
1. Translate the following sentence into Armenian: "The company is expanding in the market."
Solution: "Ընկերությունը աճում է շուկայում։" (Ynk’eryut’yun@ achum e shukayum.)
2. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate vocabulary: "We need to analyze our ___ (expenses)."
Solution: "We need to analyze our ծախսերը." (ts’akhser@)
3. Match the following Armenian words with their English meanings:
- A. Հիմնադրամ
- B. Վարկ
- C. Գործարար
Answer:
- A - Fund
- B - Loan
- C - Entrepreneur
4. Create a sentence using the word "մրցակից" (competitor).
Solution: "Մեր մրցակիցը շատ ուժեղ է։" (Mer mrcakits@ shat uzhegh e.) - "Our competitor is very strong."
5. Translate the following into English: "Այս տարի մենք ունենալու ենք նոր առաջարկ։"
Solution: "This year we will have a new offer."
6. Identify the error and correct it: "Ես գնում եմ շուկա" (I am going to the business.)
Correction: "Ես գնում եմ շուկա" translates to "I am going to the market." The correct term for business should be used instead.
7. What does "պայմանագիր" mean?
Solution: "Պայմանագիր" means "contract."
8. Using the vocabulary, write a short paragraph about a business meeting.
Solution: "Մենք ունեցանք մի հանդիպում, որտեղ քննարկեցինք մեր նոր առաջարկները և եկամուտները։" ("We had a meeting where we discussed our new offers and revenues.")
9. Fill in the blanks with the correct Armenian word: "Մենք պետք է ___ (fund) նոր նախագիծ։"
Solution: "Մենք պետք է հիմնադրամ (Himnadr.am) նոր նախագիծ։"
10. Translate this phrase to Armenian: "The interest rate is very low."
Solution: "Վարկային տոկոսը շատ ցածր է։" (Varkayin tokos@ shat ts’ats’r e.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we have explored essential Armenian vocabulary related to business. Mastering these terms will not only enhance your language skills but also increase your confidence in navigating the Armenian business landscape. Remember, practice makes perfect, so use these words in your daily conversations and written communication.
As you progress in your learning journey, keep revisiting these terms and try to incorporate them into your professional interactions. The more you use them, the more natural they will become!
Sources[edit | edit source]
- 400+ Effective Words For Armenian Business Vocabulary - Ling App
- Learn Armenian Vocabulary Words Baby FlashCards on the App Store
- Armenian red Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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