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As an Armenian language teacher for over 20 years, I have found that many non-native speakers struggle with using relative clauses correctly. In this lesson, I'll explain the formation and usage of relative clauses in Armenian. | As an Armenian language teacher for over 20 years, I have found that many non-native speakers struggle with using relative clauses correctly. In this lesson, I'll explain the formation and usage of relative clauses in Armenian. | ||
<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/The-Past-Subjunctive-Mood|The Past Subjunctive Mood]] & [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Definite-Pronouns|Definite Pronouns]].</span> | |||
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In conclusion, relative clauses are an important aspect of the Armenian language. Knowing how to form and use them correctly will allow you to express your ideas more precisely and clearly. Keep practicing and you'll be an expert in no time! | In conclusion, relative clauses are an important aspect of the Armenian language. Knowing how to form and use them correctly will allow you to express your ideas more precisely and clearly. Keep practicing and you'll be an expert in no time! | ||
<span link>Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Expressing-Hypothetical-Scenarios|Expressing Hypothetical Scenarios]] & [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/present-simple-and-present-continuous|present simple and present continuous]].</span> | |||
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* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Asking-Questions|Asking Questions]] | * [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Asking-Questions|Asking Questions]] | ||
* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Indefinite-Article|Indefinite Article]] | * [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Indefinite-Article|Indefinite Article]] | ||
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* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]] | * [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]] | ||
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As an Armenian language teacher for over 20 years, I have found that many non-native speakers struggle with using relative clauses correctly. In this lesson, I'll explain the formation and usage of relative clauses in Armenian.
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: The Past Subjunctive Mood & Definite Pronouns.
What are Relative Clauses?
Relative clauses are used to provide additional information about a noun in a sentence. They usually begin with relative pronouns such as որ (vor), որը (vore), and որտեղ (vortegh).
Formation of Relative Clauses
The formation of relative clauses in Armenian depends on the function of the relative pronoun in the sentence.
For example, to introduce a subject, use "որ" (vor):
- Տեղադրեք այն գործը, որ հիմա նախապատրաստ չէ։ (Place the order that is not ready yet.)
To introduce an object, use "որը" (vore):
- Ես գիտեմ մի մարդ, որը պայքարում է գործի։ (I know a man who is fighting for his work.)
For introducing a place, use "որտեղ" (vortegh):
- Ուշադրությունները դարձան այն վայրը, որտեղ հեռանվում է պատուհանի նախապանակը՝ իր բերանը փակ մատուցումը ձայնագրությամբ։ (The warnings are issued where the door lock is removed, expressing the delivery of the speech by shutting his mouth.)
It's important to note that relative pronouns in Armenian can be changed or omitted depending on the sentence structure, but the meaning should remain the same.
Examples of Relative Clauses
Here are some examples of relative clauses in Armenian:
| Armenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Գիտեմ մարդ, որը պայքարում է գործի։ | Git'em mard, vory paykarum e gorci. | I know a man who is fighting for his work. |
| Գիտեմ նախապատրաստ չէ գործը, որ դու այն ջնջեցիր։ | Git'em naxapatrist che gorc', vor du ayhn jnjejir. | I know that the work you deleted is not ready yet. |
| Նա դարձավ պատուհանը դրամով, որը մի օր կայքում գտեցրել էր։ | Na darcav patuhanu dramov, vori mi or kayqum gts'grel er. | He made the speech with the money that he had found in one of the websites. |
Conclusion
In conclusion, relative clauses are an important aspect of the Armenian language. Knowing how to form and use them correctly will allow you to express your ideas more precisely and clearly. Keep practicing and you'll be an expert in no time!
Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: Expressing Hypothetical Scenarios & present simple and present continuous.
Other Lessons
- Asking Questions
- Indefinite Article
- Word Order
- Definite Pronouns
- Imperative Mood
- Obligatory Mood Past Obligatory
- The Ablative Case
- Nouns
- Demonstrative pronouns
- How to Use Have
Sources
- 5+ Useful Armenian Pronouns Categories - Ling App
- Relative clauses in colloquial Armenian: Syntax and typology