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In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of conditional sentences in Armenian. Conditional sentences are essential for expressing possibilities, hypothetical situations, and the consequences of actions. They allow you to convey what might happen under certain conditions, making your conversations richer and more engaging.

Understanding conditional sentences is crucial for beginners as it lays the groundwork for more complex sentence structures in the future. In this lesson, we will delve into the formation and usage of conditional sentences, providing you with a solid foundation to express your thoughts creatively.

Outline of the Lesson:

Introduction to Conditional Sentences

Structure of Conditional Sentences

Types of Conditional Sentences

Examples of Conditional Sentences

Practice Exercises

Conclusion

Introduction to Conditional Sentences[edit | edit source]

Conditional sentences in Armenian, much like in English, are made up of two clauses: the if-clause (the condition) and the main clause (the result). For instance, in English, you might say, "If it rains, I will stay home." The structure and nuances in Armenian, however, are a bit different, and this is what we will explore in detail.

In Armenian, conditional sentences generally follow a specific pattern: If + condition + then + result. The use of these sentences allows you to express a variety of situations, from realistic to imaginary. This versatility is what makes learning them so important for effective communication.

Structure of Conditional Sentences[edit | edit source]

In Armenian, the structure of conditional sentences is straightforward. They typically consist of two parts:

1. The Condition (If-clause): This states the hypothetical situation.

2. The Result (Main clause): This states what will happen if the condition is met.

Here’s a basic formula:

If-clause: Եթե (Yete) + [condition]

Main clause: [result]

For example:

If it rains, I will stay home translates to Եթե անձրևը գա, ես կմնամ տանը (Yete andzrevy ga, yes kmnam t’ane).

Types of Conditional Sentences[edit | edit source]

Conditional sentences can be categorized based on the likelihood of the condition occurring. Let's break these down into three main types:

1. Zero Conditional: Used for universal truths or facts.

Structure: If + present tense, present tense.

Example: Եթե արևը դուրս գա, օրը լուսավոր կլինի (Yete arevy durs ga, ory lusavor klini) – "If the sun rises, the day will be bright."

2. First Conditional: Used for real and possible situations.

Structure: If + present tense, will + base verb.

Example: Եթե դու կարդաս, ես կգա (Yete du kardas, yes k’ga) – "If you read, I will come."

3. Second Conditional: Used for unreal or hypothetical situations.

Structure: If + past tense, would + base verb.

Example: Եթե ես հարուստ լինեի, ես կգնայի Եվրոպա (Yete yes harust lineyi, yes k’gnayi Yereva) – "If I were rich, I would go to Europe."

Examples of Conditional Sentences[edit | edit source]

Let’s look at some examples of conditional sentences in Armenian to better grasp their structure and usage.

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
Եթե անձրևը գա, ես կմնամ տանը	Yete andzrevy ga, yes kmnam t’ane	If it rains, I will stay home.
Եթե դու ուսանող ես, դու պետք է սովորես	Yete du usanogh yes, du petq e sovores	If you are a student, you need to study.
Եթե նա ուրախ է, ես նույնպես ուրախ եմ	Yete na urakh e, yes nvayb urakh em	If he is happy, I am happy too.
Եթե մենք միասին աշխատենք, մենք կհասնենք հաջողության	Yete men miatsin ashkhat’enk’, menk’ khahsanenk hajogutyan	If we work together, we will achieve success.
Եթե ես մոռացեմ, հիշեցրու ինձ	Yete yes morats’em, his’ets’ru indz	If I forget, remind me.
Եթե ես ճիշտ պատասխանեմ, նա ինձ կհավատի	Yete yes jisht pataskhanem, na indz khahavati	If I answer correctly, he will believe me.
Եթե դու չես եկել, մենք պետք է գնանք	Yete du ch’es yekel, menk’ petq e gnank’	If you haven’t come, we should go.
Եթե նրանք ուշանում են, մենք պետք է սպասենք	Yete nrank’ ushanoom en, menk’ petq e spasenk’	If they are late, we should wait.
Եթե նա ինձ զանգի, ես կպատասխանեմ	Yete na indz zangi, yes k’pataskhanem	If he calls me, I will answer.
Եթե դու չես լսել, ես կկրկնեմ	Yete du ch’es lsel, yes k’k’rn’em	If you didn’t hear, I will repeat.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we’ve explored the structure and examples, let's put your knowledge to the test with some practice exercises. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the conditional sentences.

1. If it snows, I will...

Answer: Եթե ձյուն ընկնի, ես... (Yete zyun ynk’ni, yes...)

2. If I were you, I would...

Answer: Եթե ես քեզ լինեի, ես... (Yete yes k’yez lineyi, yes...)

3. If you study hard, you will...

Answer: Եթե դու շատ սովորես, դու... (Yete du shat sovores, du...)

4. If he sees you, he will...

Answer: Եթե նա քեզ տեսնի, նա... (Yete na k’ez tesni, na...)

5. If I had time, I would...

Answer: Եթե ես ժամանակ ունենայի, ես... (Yete yes zhamanak unena, yes...)

6. If they finish early, they will...

Answer: Եթե նրանք շուտ ավարտեն, նրանք... (Yete nrank’ shut avarten, nrank’...)

7. If we had a car, we would...

Answer: Եթե մենք ավտոմեքենա ունենայինք, մենք... (Yete menk’ avtomikena unena, menk’...)

8. If you come, I will...

Answer: Եթե դու գաս, ես... (Yete du gas, yes...)

9. If she calls, I will...

Answer: Եթե նա զանգի, ես... (Yete na zangi, yes...)

10. If it were sunny, we would...

Answer: Եթե արև է, մենք... (Yete arev e, menk’...)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In conclusion, mastering conditional sentences is a significant step in your journey to learning Armenian. They are not only fundamental for expressing possibilities and hypothetical situations but also enrich your communication. Practice these structures regularly, and soon you'll find yourself using them with ease in conversations.

As you continue your study of Armenian, remember that practice makes perfect. Don’t hesitate to try forming your own conditional sentences, and share them with your classmates or teacher for feedback. Happy learning!

Table of Contents - Armenian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Alphabet and Pronunciation

Numbers and Time

Basic Sentence Structure

Family and Relationships

Nouns and Pronouns

Food and Dining

Verbs and Tenses

Travel and Transportation

Adjectives and Adverbs

Armenian Traditions and Customs

Sources[edit | edit source]

Armenian/Grammar - Wikibooks, open books for an open world

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of '''conditional sentences''' in Armenian. Conditional sentences are essential for expressing possibilities, hypothetical situations, and the consequences of actions. They allow you to convey what might happen under certain conditions, making your conversations richer and more engaging.
+Understanding conditional sentences is crucial for beginners as it lays the groundwork for more complex sentence structures in the future. In this lesson, we will delve into the formation and usage of conditional sentences, providing you with a solid foundation to express your thoughts creatively.
+'''Outline of the Lesson:'''
+* Introduction to Conditional Sentences
+* Structure of Conditional Sentences
+* Types of Conditional Sentences
+* Examples of Conditional Sentences
+* Practice Exercises
-<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Armenian|Armenian]]  → [[Language/Armenian/Grammar|Grammar]] → Conditional Sentences</div>
+* Conclusion
 __TOC__
-As an Armenian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce the topic of conditional sentences in Armenian language. This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Armenian Course" and is designed for beginner students who want to improve their Armenian sentence structure.
+=== Introduction to Conditional Sentences ===
+Conditional sentences in Armenian, much like in English, are made up of two clauses: the '''if-clause''' (the condition) and the '''main clause''' (the result). For instance, in English, you might say, "If it rains, I will stay home." The structure and nuances in Armenian, however, are a bit different, and this is what we will explore in detail.
+In Armenian, conditional sentences generally follow a specific pattern: '''If + condition + then + result'''. The use of these sentences allows you to express a variety of situations, from realistic to imaginary. This versatility is what makes learning them so important for effective communication.
+=== Structure of Conditional Sentences ===
+In Armenian, the structure of conditional sentences is straightforward. They typically consist of two parts:
+. '''The Condition (If-clause)''': This states the hypothetical situation.
+. '''The Result (Main clause)''': This states what will happen if the condition is met.
-Conditional sentences are used to express hypothetical scenarios or conditions, and their outcome or consequence. There are four types of conditional sentences in Armenian:
+Here’s a basic formula:
-. First Conditional Sentences
+* '''If-clause''': '''Եթե''' (Yete) + [condition]
-. Second Conditional Sentences
-. Third Conditional Sentences
-. Mixed Conditional Sentences
-Each type of conditional sentence has a specific structure and meaning. In this lesson, we will explore each type of conditional sentence, and how to form and use them in Armenian.
+* '''Main clause''': [result]
-== First Conditional Sentences ==
+For example:
-First conditional sentences express a real possibility or event in the future. They are formed by using the present simple tense in the 'if' clause and the future simple tense in the main clause. The word 'if' is translated into Armenian as 'եթե'.
+* '''If it rains, I will stay home''' translates to '''Եթե անձրևը գա, ես կմնամ տանը''' (Yete andzrevy ga, yes kmnam t’ane).
-Here's an example:
+=== Types of Conditional Sentences ===
+Conditional sentences can be categorized based on the likelihood of the condition occurring. Let's break these down into three main types:
+. '''Zero Conditional''': Used for universal truths or facts.
+* '''Structure''': If + present tense, present tense.
+* '''Example''': '''Եթե արևը դուրս գա, օրը լուսավոր կլինի''' (Yete arevy durs ga, ory lusavor klini) – "If the sun rises, the day will be bright."
+. '''First Conditional''': Used for real and possible situations.
+* '''Structure''': If + present tense, will + base verb.
+* '''Example''': '''Եթե դու կարդաս, ես կգա''' (Yete du kardas, yes k’ga) – "If you read, I will come."
+. '''Second Conditional''': Used for unreal or hypothetical situations.
+* '''Structure''': If + past tense, would + base verb.
+* '''Example''': '''Եթե ես հարուստ լինեի, ես կգնայի Եվրոպա''' (Yete yes harust lineyi, yes k’gnayi Yereva) – "If I were rich, I would go to Europe."
+=== Examples of Conditional Sentences ===
+Let’s look at some examples of conditional sentences in Armenian to better grasp their structure and usage.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Եթե սեղմես այս կոճակը || Yeteh segmes asa kochakeh || If you press this button
+| Եթե անձրևը գա, ես կմնամ տանը || Yete andzrevy ga, yes kmnam t’ane || If it rains, I will stay home.
 |-
-| այն ծանր-արդյունավետ է || ayn tsanr-ardyounavet eh || it will be helpful and smart
-|}
-In the above example, the first clause ('if you press this button') is in the present simple tense (սեղմես), and the second clause ('it will be helpful and smart') is in the future simple tense (է).
+| Եթե դու ուսանող ես, դու պետք է սովորես || Yete du usanogh yes, du petq e sovores || If you are a student, you need to study.
-== Second Conditional Sentences ==
+|-
-Second conditional sentences express an unreal possibility or event in the present or future. They are formed by using the past simple tense in the 'if' clause and the conditional tense in the main clause. The word 'if' is translated in Armenian as 'եթե'.
+| Եթե նա ուրախ է, ես նույնպես ուրախ եմ || Yete na urakh e, yes nvayb urakh em || If he is happy, I am happy too.
-Here's an example:
+|-
+| Եթե մենք միասին աշխատենք, մենք կհասնենք հաջողության || Yete men miatsin ashkhat’enk’, menk’ khahsanenk hajogutyan || If we work together, we will achieve success.
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Եթե ունենաք ժամ, || Yeteh ounenak zhham || If you had time,
+| Եթե ես մոռացեմ, հիշեցրու ինձ || Yete yes morats’em, his’ets’ru indz || If I forget, remind me.
 |-
-| կարող եք մոտենալ իմ տուն || karogh ek motenanal im tun || you could visit my house
-|}
-In the above example, the first clause ('if you had time') is in the past simple tense (ունենաք), and the second clause ('you could visit my house') is in the conditional tense (կարող եք).
+| Եթե ես ճիշտ պատասխանեմ, նա ինձ կհավատի || Yete yes jisht pataskhanem, na indz khahavati || If I answer correctly, he will believe me.
-== Third Conditional Sentences ==
+|-
-Third conditional sentences express an unreal possibility or event in the past. They are formed by using the past perfect tense in the 'if' clause and the conditional perfect tense in the main clause. The word 'if' is translated in Armenian as 'եթե'.
+| Եթե դու չես եկել, մենք պետք է գնանք || Yete du ch’es yekel, menk’ petq e gnank’ || If you haven’t come, we should go.
+|-
-Here's an example:
+| Եթե նրանք ուշանում են, մենք պետք է սպասենք || Yete nrank’ ushanoom en, menk’ petq e spasenk’ || If they are late, we should wait.
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Եթե ունենաք գնալու ժամանակ, || Yeteh ounenak gnalou zhamanak || If you had gone on time,
+| Եթե նա ինձ զանգի, ես կպատասխանեմ || Yete na indz zangi, yes k’pataskhanem || If he calls me, I will answer.
 |-
-| չէիք ստացել կոշիկ || cheyk sdatsek koshik || you wouldn't have missed the train
+| Եթե դու չես լսել, ես կկրկնեմ || Yete du ch’es lsel, yes k’k’rn’em || If you didn’t hear, I will repeat.
 |}
-In the above example, the first clause ('if you had gone on time') is in the past perfect tense (ունենաք), and the second clause ('you wouldn't have missed the train') is in the perfect conditional tense (չէիք ստացել).
+=== Practice Exercises ===
+Now that we’ve explored the structure and examples, let's put your knowledge to the test with some practice exercises. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the conditional sentences.
+. '''If it snows, I will...'''
+* '''Answer''': '''Եթե ձյուն ընկնի, ես...''' (Yete zyun ynk’ni, yes...)
+. '''If I were you, I would...'''
+* '''Answer''': '''Եթե ես քեզ լինեի, ես...''' (Yete yes k’yez lineyi, yes...)
-== Mixed Conditional Sentences ==
+. '''If you study hard, you will...'''
-Mixed conditional sentences combine the elements of second and third conditional sentences. They express a hypothetical scenario, with the condition being in the past, and the result affecting the present or future. They are formed by using the past perfect tense in the 'if' clause and the conditional tense in the main clause. The word 'if' is translated in Armenian as 'եթե'.
+* '''Answer''': '''Եթե դու շատ սովորես, դու...''' (Yete du shat sovores, du...)
-Here's an example:
+. '''If he sees you, he will...'''
-{| class="wikitable"
+* '''Answer''': '''Եթե նա քեզ տեսնի, նա...''' (Yete na k’ez tesni, na...)
-! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
+. '''If I had time, I would...'''
-| Եթե տնային պահը ոչ միայն տուր չի պահանջվում, || Yeteh tnayin pahy voch miayin tour chi pahanjvoum || If householding did not require money only,
-|-
+* '''Answer''': '''Եթե ես ժամանակ ունենայի, ես...''' (Yete yes zhamanak unena, yes...)
-| ապա այդ աշխատանքի ծավալը կարելիս էր մեծանալ || apa ayd ashkhatanki tsaval eh karlis er mehanal || the volume of those works could have been increased.
-|}
+. '''If they finish early, they will...'''
+* '''Answer''': '''Եթե նրանք շուտ ավարտեն, նրանք...''' (Yete nrank’ shut avarten, nrank’...)
+. '''If we had a car, we would...'''
+* '''Answer''': '''Եթե մենք ավտոմեքենա ունենայինք, մենք...''' (Yete menk’ avtomikena unena, menk’...)
+. '''If you come, I will...'''
+* '''Answer''': '''Եթե դու գաս, ես...''' (Yete du gas, yes...)
+. '''If she calls, I will...'''
+* '''Answer''': '''Եթե նա զանգի, ես...''' (Yete na zangi, yes...)
+. '''If it were sunny, we would...'''
-In the above example, the first clause ('if householding did not require money only') is in the past perfect tense (տնային), and the second clause ('the volume of those works could have been increased') is in the conditional tense (կարելիս էր մեծանալ).
+* '''Answer''': '''Եթե արև է, մենք...''' (Yete arev e, menk’...)
+=== Conclusion ===
-I hope this lesson has provided a clear understanding of the different types of conditional sentences in Armenian, and how to form and use them. With practice and patience, you will soon be able to use conditional sentences fluently in your Armenian conversations.
+In conclusion, mastering conditional sentences is a significant step in your journey to learning Armenian. They are not only fundamental for expressing possibilities and hypothetical situations but also enrich your communication. Practice these structures regularly, and soon you'll find yourself using them with ease in conversations.
-* Practice forming conditional sentences in Armenian
+As you continue your study of Armenian, remember that practice makes perfect. Don’t hesitate to try forming your own conditional sentences, and share them with your classmates or teacher for feedback. Happy learning!
-* Ask a native Armenian speaker to check your work
-* Try using conditional sentences in real-life situations
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