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As an Armenian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I have noticed that frequently used abbreviations can be challenging for beginners. Therefore, I have prepared a list of common abbreviations in the Armenian language that will help you understand and use them correctly in different contexts.

Common Abbreviations

Here is a list of the most commonly used Armenian abbreviations and their meanings:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English Translation
ի.է.	i.e.	that is (from Latin: id est)
ռ.վ.է.	r.v.e.	in other words
մ.ն.	m.n.	etcetera (from Latin: mēnsis), or and so on
վ.	v.	versus, against
նկ.	nk.	photo, picture (from Armenian: նկար)
թ.	t.	page (from Armenian: թարգմանաբար)
գր.	gr.	volume (from Armenian: գրախոսություն)
տար.	tar.	year (from Armenian: տարի)
ժ.	zh.	hour (from Armenian: ժամ)
մ.	m.	minute (from Armenian: րոպե)
մլն	mln	million (from Armenian: միլիոն)
մլրդ	mlrd	billion (from Armenian: միլիարդ)

Keep in mind that there are many more Armenian abbreviations than just the ones listed here. However, mastering these basic ones will undoubtedly help you in conversation, writing, and overall comprehension in Armenian.

Use these abbreviations appropriately and avoid using them excessively, especially if you're not entirely sure about their meaning. Overuse of abbreviations can give the impression of unprofessionalism and hinder comprehension.

I hope this lesson helps you become more comfortable using Armenian abbreviations while improving your conversational and writing skills. With consistent practice and use, you will eventually master the language's intricacies and become fluent in no time!

Table of Contents - Armenian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• Armenian Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Yes/No Questions

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Gender and Plurals
• Personal Pronouns

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Adverbs of Time, Manner, and Place

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Armenian Traditions and Customs

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Traditional Music and Dance

Related Lessons

• Idiomatic Phrases
• Proverbs and Maxims
• Education and Learning
• At Home
• Feelings and Emotions
• Food and Drinks
• Business Terms
• Transportation
• Vocabulary for the Future Indicative
• Frequently Used Verbs

Sources

• Armenian language - Wikipedia