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As a language teacher, I believe that learning a language goes beyond knowing words and grammar rules. It also involves getting to know the culture of the country where the language is spoken. With this in mind, in this lesson, we will not only learn useful vocabulary for eating out in Armenia but also some interesting facts about Armenian food culture.

Armenian food is a fusion of various culinary traditions from neighboring countries such as Georgia, Iran, and Turkey. Traditionally, Armenian meals are served with a lot of side dishes, including lavash (a thin flatbread), pickles, and fresh herbs. One of the most popular Armenian dishes is khorovats, which is a marinated and grilled meat (usually pork, lamb, or chicken) served with vegetables and lavash.

Now let's dive in and learn some essential Armenian phrases and words for eating out.

Ordering Food

When you enter a restaurant in Armenia, you will typically be greeted by a server who will take you to your table. Here are some phrases you can use to order food:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
ես կարող եմ պատրաստել պատանեկ	es karogh em patrasel pataneq	I am ready to order
ես կարող եմ պատրաստել մենյույից	es karogh em patrasel menyuyich	I am ready to order from the menu
մենյու խնդիր ունենալու դեպքում շնորհակալ եմ, կարող եք ցուցակ կանխատեսել	menyuu khndir unenalut depkum shnorhakal em, karogh eq tsutsak kanxatesel	Thank you, but can you bring me the menu in case I have trouble choosing?
սպասեք միրգույնը ձեր պատվերը	spassek mirgyuny dzery patvereh	Please wait a moment for your order

When you receive your food and want to ask for something else or complain, you can use the following phrases:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
միրգը վախեցաք	mirgyun vakhetsak	We made a mistake
ավելացրեք ու կանխարգել	avelec' u kanxaregel	Add and wrap up
հավատք չեմ ունենում ինձ պատվիրելիս	havat'ch'em unenoom indz patvirelis	I don't like when ordering

Talking About Food Preferences and Dietary Restrictions

In Armenia, it is not common to have strict dietary restrictions. However, it is still useful to know some vocabulary to communicate your preferences or restrictions.

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
գլխարկ	g'lkhark	vegetarian
ալերգիկ	alergik	allergic
բաց պատրաստություն	bac' patrastutyun	vegan
շարժական	sharjakan	seasonal
տաքսաբանական	tak'sabanakan	organic

Here is a phrase you can use to ask if a certain dish contains an ingredient you are allergic to:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
կա կարմիր ընդհանուր	ka karmir endhanur	Does it contain any red allergens?

Armenians are known for their hospitality and generosity, so don't be surprised if the restaurant staff offers you some complimentary food or drink. When this happens, you can use the following phrase to say thank you:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
շնորհակալ եմ	shnorhakal em	Thank you

I hope this lesson has been useful for you. In the next lesson, we will learn some basic Armenian verbs and tenses. Don't forget to practice these phrases next time you visit an Armenian restaurant!

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

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• Languages Lezowner Լեզուներ
• Introducing Yourself
• Numbers 1 20
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