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Welcome to this exciting lesson on '''Adjective Endings''' in Armenian! As we dive into the world of adjectives, we'll explore how they enrich our conversations and express nuances in meaning. Understanding adjective endings is crucial for beginners learning Armenian, as they help us describe people, places, and things more accurately and vividly.
 
In Armenian, adjectives agree with the nouns they modify in gender, number, and case. This means that the ending of the adjective will change depending on these factors. By mastering adjective endings, you’ll be able to enhance your vocabulary and express yourself with greater clarity.
 
In this lesson, we’ll cover the following topics:


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== Introduction ==
=== The Role of Adjectives in Armenian ===


Welcome to the lesson on "Adjective Endings" in Armenian grammar! In this lesson, we will explore the various endings that adjectives can take in Armenian, and how they are used to express different feelings and emotions.
Adjectives are words that describe nouns, providing additional information such as color, size, shape, and emotions. For example, when you say "the blue car," "blue" is the adjective that describes the noun "car."


Understanding adjective endings is crucial for constructing meaningful sentences in Armenian. By mastering this aspect of the language, you will be able to describe people, objects, and situations with precision and nuance.
In Armenian, adjectives not only enhance our descriptions but also play a fundamental role in sentence structure. They can help convey feelings and attitudes, making your speech more engaging.  


Throughout the lesson, we will provide clear explanations, numerous examples, and engaging exercises to help you practice and reinforce your understanding of adjective endings in Armenian. Let's dive in!
=== Basic Adjective Endings ===


== The Basics of Adjective Endings ==
Armenian adjectives have specific endings depending on the noun they describe. Here’s a brief overview of the basic endings:


To begin, let's review the basics of adjectives in Armenian. Adjectives are words that modify nouns and provide additional information about them. In Armenian, adjectives agree with the nouns they modify in terms of gender, number, and case.
* '''Masculine Singular''': -ը (e)


The gender of an adjective depends on the gender of the noun it modifies. Armenian nouns can be masculine, feminine, or neuter. To agree in gender, adjectives have different forms for each gender. For example:
* '''Feminine Singular''': -ա (a)
 
* '''Neuter Singular''': -իկ (ik)
 
* '''Plural''': -ներ (ner)
 
Let's take a closer look at each of these endings with examples.
 
== Examples of Adjective Endings ==


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| գեղեցիկ || geghets'ik || beautiful
|-
| գեղեցիկ մեքենա || geghets'ik mek'ena || beautiful car
|-
| մեծ || mets || big
|-
| մեծ տուն || mets tun || big house
|-
| փոքր || p'ok'r || small
|-
| փոքր երեխա || p'ok'r yerekh'a || small child
|-
|-
| սուրբ || surp || holy (masculine)
 
| կապույտ || kapuyt || blue
 
|-
|-
| սուրբավանդ || surpavand || holy (feminine)
 
| կապույտ երկինք || kapuyt yerkinq || blue sky
 
|-
 
| սև || sev || black
 
|-
 
| սև կատու || sev katu || black cat
 
|-
 
| սպիտակ || spitak || white
 
|-
 
| սպիտակ սեղան || spitak seghan || white table
 
|-
 
| նոր || nor || new
 
|-
 
| նոր գրք || nor grq || new book
 
|-
 
| հին || hin || old
 
|-
 
| հին մեքենա || hin mek'ena || old car
 
|-
|-
| սուրբություն || surbutyun || holiness (neuter)
|}


As you can see from the table above, the adjective "holy" has different forms depending on the gender of the noun it modifies.
| լավ || lav || good


The number of an adjective also agrees with the number of the noun. Armenian nouns can be singular or plural, and adjectives have different forms for each number. For example:
|-
 
| վատ || vat || bad


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! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| բարձր || bardzr || high (singular)
 
| իմ || im || my
 
|-
|-
| բարձրագույն || bardzraguyn || high (plural)
 
| քո || ko || your
 
|}
|}


In the table above, the adjective "high" has different forms for singular and plural nouns.
Now that we've seen some examples, let's explore how to use these endings in different contexts.
 
=== Agreement of Adjectives ===
 
In Armenian, adjectives must agree with the nouns they describe in gender, number, and case. This means that if your noun is feminine, the adjective must also take the feminine form. Here’s how it works:
 
* For masculine nouns, use the -ը ending:
 
* Գեղեցիկ տղա (geghets'ik t'gha) - "handsome boy"
 
* For feminine nouns, use the -ա ending:
 
* Գեղեցիկ աղջիկ (geghets'ik aghjik) - "beautiful girl"
 
* For neuter nouns, use the -իկ ending:
 
* Գեղեցիկ նկար (geghets'ik nkar) - "beautiful picture"
 
* For plural nouns, use the -ներ ending:
 
* Գեղեցիկ նկարներ (geghets'ik nkarner) - "beautiful pictures"
 
=== Practice with Adjective Endings ===
 
Now, let’s practice! Here are some exercises to help you solidify your understanding of adjective endings.
 
== Exercises ==
 
=== Exercise 1: Identify the Correct Adjective Ending ===
 
Fill in the blanks with the correct adjective ending for each noun.
 
1. գեղեցիկ ______ (car)
 
2. մեծ ______ (house)
 
3. կապույտ ______ (sky)
 
4. փոքր ______ (child)
 
5. սպիտակ ______ (table)
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 1 ===
 
1. գեղեցիկ մեքենա (geghets'ik mek'ena) - beautiful car
 
2. մեծ տուն (mets tun) - big house
 
3. կապույտ երկինք (kapuyt yerkinq) - blue sky
 
4. փոքր երեխա (p'ok'r yerekh'a) - small child
 
5. սպիտակ սեղան (spitak seghan) - white table
 
=== Exercise 2: Matching Adjectives with Nouns ===
 
Match the adjectives with the correct nouns.
 
1. վատ (bad)
 
2. նոր (new)
 
3. հին (old)
 
4. գեղեցիկ (beautiful)
 
5. փոքր (small)
 
A. տուն (house) 


Lastly, the case of an adjective depends on its function in the sentence. Armenian has seven grammatical cases: nominative, genitive, dative, accusative, ablative, instrumental, and locative. Adjectives have different forms for each case, allowing them to indicate their relationship to other words in the sentence.
B. մեքենա (car) 


Now that we have reviewed the basics, let's explore the different endings that adjectives can take in Armenian to express various feelings and emotions.
C. սեղան (table) 


== Expressing Positive Feelings and Emotions ==
D. գրք (book) 


In Armenian, adjectives can be used to express a wide range of positive feelings and emotions. Let's take a look at some examples:
E. երեխա (child) 


1. Happiness:
=== Solutions to Exercise 2 ===
- ուրախ (urakh) - happy
- ուրախածառ (urakhatsar) - cheerful
- ուրախական (urakhakan) - joyful


2. Love:
1. վատ մեքենա (vat mek'ena) - bad car
- սեր (ser) - love
- սերահարս (serahars) - lovable
- սերանվեր (seranver) - beloved


3. Excitement:
2. նոր գրք (nor grq) - new book
- հանգապահ (hangapah) - excited
- հանգացրած (hangatsgrats) - thrilled
- հանգավառ (hangavar) - exhilarated


4. Gratitude:
3. հին տուն (hin tun) - old house
- մերժում (merjum) - grateful
- շնորհավորում (shnorhavorum) - thankful
- մերժական (merjakakan) - appreciative


As you can see from the examples above, different adjective endings are used to convey specific positive feelings and emotions. Pay attention to the endings of each adjective and how they change based on gender, number, and case.
4. գեղեցիկ սեղան (geghets'ik seghan) - beautiful table


== Expressing Negative Feelings and Emotions ==
5. փոքր երեխա (p'ok'r yerekh'a) - small child


In addition to positive feelings and emotions, adjectives in Armenian can also be used to express various negative feelings and emotions. Let's explore some examples:
=== Exercise 3: Write Sentences ===


1. Sadness:
Create sentences using the following adjectives and nouns.
- տիրական (tirakan) - sad
- տիրապետ (tirapet) - sorrowful
- տիրավոր (tiravor) - grieving


2. Anger:
1. լավ (good) + ճանապարհ (road)
- զայրացած (zayratsats) - angry
- զայրացաված (zayratsavats) - furious
- զայրանայում (zayranayum) - enraged


3. Fear:
2. սև (black) + կատու (cat)
- վախեցած (vakhetsats) - afraid
- վախեցելով (vakhetselov) - frightened
- վախեցերեն (vakhetsereh) - terrified


4. Disgust:
3. մեծ (big) + տուն (house)
- զբաղված (zbaghvats) - disgusted
- զբաղեցաված (zbaghetsovats) - repulsed
- զբաղեցանում (zbaghetsoanum) - nauseated


By using different adjective endings, you can accurately convey negative feelings and emotions in Armenian. Take note of the endings in each example and how they change based on gender, number, and case.
4. կապույտ (blue) + երկինք (sky)


== Cultural Insights ==
=== Solutions to Exercise 3 ===


The usage of adjective endings in Armenian can vary across different regions and communities. Regional variations often stem from historical and cultural factors. Let's explore some interesting cultural insights related to adjective endings in Armenian:
1. Լավ ճանապարհ (Lav janapar) - Good road


1. Eastern and Western Armenian:
2. Սև կատու (Sev katu) - Black cat
Armenian is divided into two main dialects: Eastern Armenian and Western Armenian. While they share many similarities, there are some differences in adjective endings between the two dialects. For example, in Eastern Armenian, the ending -ական (-akan) is often used to express possessive relationships, while in Western Armenian, the ending -ակնային (-aknayin) is more commonly used.


2. Historical Influences:
3. Մեծ տուն (Mets tun) - Big house
Throughout its history, Armenia has been influenced by various neighboring cultures and languages, including Persian, Arabic, Turkish, and Russian. These influences have had an impact on the Armenian language, including the usage of adjective endings. For example, the influence of Persian can be seen in the use of the ending -ան (-an) to express qualities or characteristics, such as դանդաղանի (dandaghani) meaning "beautiful."


3. Literary Traditions:
4. Կապույտ երկինք (Kapuyt yerkinq) - Blue sky
Armenian has a rich literary tradition dating back centuries. Many renowned Armenian writers and poets have made significant contributions to the language. Their works often showcase the beauty and versatility of adjective endings, allowing readers to experience a wide range of emotions through vivid descriptions.


These cultural insights highlight the diversity and richness of the Armenian language, as well as its deep connection to history and culture. Understanding the regional and historical variations in adjective endings can enhance your appreciation for the language and its nuances.
=== Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks ===


== Exercises ==
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective.
 
1. _____ (new) մեքենան շատ _____ (good).
 
2. _____ (old) տունը _____ (big) է:
 
3. _____ (beautiful) աղջիկը _____ (small) է:
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 4 ===
 
1. Նոր մեքենան շատ լավ է (Nor mek'ena shat lav e) - The new car is very good.
 
2. Հին տունը մեծ է (Hin tuny mets e) - The old house is big.
 
3. Գեղեցիկ աղջիկը փոքր է (Geghets'ik aghjiky p'ok'r e) - The beautiful girl is small.
 
=== Exercise 5: Translate the Sentences ===
 
Translate the following sentences into Armenian, paying attention to adjective endings.
 
1. The beautiful girl is reading a book.
 
2. The big house is old.
 
3. The black cat is small.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 5 ===
 
1. Գեղեցիկ աղջիկը գրք է կարդում (Geghets'ik aghjiky grq e kardum).
 
2. Մեծ տունը հին է (Mets tuny hin e).
 
3. Սև կատուն փոքր է (Sev katun p'ok'r e).
 
=== Exercise 6: Adjective Agreement ===
 
Choose the correct form of the adjective to complete the sentences.
 
1. Իմ _____ (big) տունը շատ _____ (beautiful) է.
 
2. Նրա _____ (new) մեքենան _____ (black) է.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 6 ===
 
1. Իմ մեծ տունը շատ գեղեցիկ է (Im mets tuny shat geghets'ik e).
 
2. Նրա նոր մեքենան սև է (Nra nor mek'ena sev e).
 
=== Exercise 7: Create Your Own Sentences ===
 
Using the adjectives and nouns provided, create your own sentences.
 
1. լավ (good)
 
2. փոքր (small)
 
3. գեղեցիկ (beautiful)
 
4. հին (old)
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 7 ===
 
(Answers will vary. Encourage students to create their own unique sentences using the adjectives and nouns.)
 
=== Exercise 8: Adjective Endings Quiz ===
 
Write the correct adjective ending for the following nouns.
 
1. տղա (boy) - _____ (handsome)
 
2. աղջիկ (girl) - _____ (beautiful)
 
3. նկար (picture) - _____ (nice)


Now it's time to put your knowledge of adjective endings into practice! Below are some exercises to help you reinforce what you have learned:
4. մեքենա (car) - _____ (new)


Exercise 1:
=== Solutions to Exercise 8 ===
Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct adjective ending from the options provided:
1. Խաղաղական (khaghaghakan) - cheerful
2. Խաղացած (khaghatsats) - excited
3. Տիրական (tirakan) - sad
4. Տիրավոր (tiravor) - grieving


a) Ես մեղադրված (meghadrvats) եմ, քանի որ մեր արևի մեջ մեղացած (meghatsats) ենք։
1. տղան գեղեցիկ է (T'ghay geghes'ik e) - The boy is handsome.
b) Ես հանգացաված (hangatsavats) եմ, քանի որ շնորհավորանքներն ենք ստանում։
c) Ուրախածառ (urakhatsar) եմ, քանի որ իմ ընկերները են գտնում հոգնածառ մոտ։
d) Վախեցած (vakhetsats) եմ, քանի որ մի քանի պատահարներ արել են շատերը։


Exercise 2:
2. աղջիկը գեղեցիկ է (Aghjiky geghets'ik e) - The girl is beautiful.
Choose the correct adjective ending to complete the following sentences:
1. Հաժած (hazats) - happy
2. Սերավոր (seravor) - beloved
3. Վախեցած (vakhetsats) - afraid
4. Սեր (ser) - love


a) Գիտեմ, որ իմ ընկերը շատ է հաժած (hazats) իմ համար։
3. նկարն լավ է (Nkarn lav e) - The picture is nice.
b) Ես կարող եմ ասել, որ դու իմ սերավոր (seravor) ես։
c) Ես շատ եմ վախեցած (vakhetsats) մոտ ունենալ միասին։
d) Ես սեր (ser) ունեմ այս աշխարհում, և այդ է ինձ համար ամենակարճային ու ամենահամեղ խոսքը։


Exercise 3:
4. մեքենան նոր է (Mek'enay nor e) - The car is new.
Translate the following sentences from English to Armenian:
a) The beautiful flowers make me happy. (գեղեցիկ)
b) She is afraid of spiders. (վախեցած)
c) We are grateful for your help. (մերժական)
d) The delicious food makes me excited. (հանգացած)


== Solutions ==
=== Exercise 9: Role Play ===


Exercise 1:
In pairs, role play a scenario where one person describes objects using adjectives while the other guesses what they are. Use at least five adjectives in your descriptions.
a) Ես մեղադրված եմ, քանի որ մեր արևի մեջ մեղացած ենք։
b) Ես հանգացաված եմ, քանի որ շնորհավորանքներն ենք ստանում։
c) Ուրախածառ եմ, քանի որ իմ ընկերները են գտնում հոգնածառ մոտ։
d) Վախեցած եմ, քանի որ մի քանի պատահարներ արել են շատերը։


Exercise 2:
=== Exercise 10: Adjective Story ===
a) Գիտեմ, որ իմ ընկերը շատ է հաժած իմ համար։
b) Ես կարող եմ ասել, որ դու իմ սերավոր ես։
c) Ես շատ եմ վախեցած մոտ ունենալ միասին։
d) Ես սեր ունեմ այս աշխարհում, և այդ է ինձ համար ամենակարճային ու ամենահամեղ խոսքը։


Exercise 3:
Write a short story using at least ten different adjectives. Make sure to pay attention to the endings based on the nouns you choose!
a) Գեղեցիկ ծաղրերն են ուրախություն տալիս ինձ։
b) Նա վախեցաված է ցիծերից։
c) Մենք մերժական ենք ձեր օգնության համար։
d) Համբույրը բարձրացնում է իմ հանգացածությունը։


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==


Congratulations on completing the lesson on "Adjective Endings" in Armenian grammar! You have learned about the importance of adjective endings in expressing feelings and emotions, explored various examples, and practiced through exercises.
Congratulations on completing this lesson on '''Adjective Endings''' in Armenian! You’ve learned how to use different endings based on gender, number, and case, enhancing your ability to describe various nouns in Armenian. Keep practicing, and you'll find yourself using adjectives with confidence in your conversations.


By mastering adjective endings, you will be able to accurately describe people, objects, and situations in Armenian, adding depth and nuance to your language skills. Keep practicing and applying what you have learned in real-life situations to solidify your understanding.
As you continue your journey through the Armenian language, remember that adjectives are your friends! They add color and detail to your speech, making it more vibrant and expressive.  


In the next lesson, we will continue our exploration of expressing feelings and emotions by focusing on the forms and usage of expressions used to convey politeness in Armenian. Stay tuned!
Happy learning, and see you in the next lesson!


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ArmenianGrammar0 to A1 Course → Adjective Endings

Welcome to this exciting lesson on Adjective Endings in Armenian! As we dive into the world of adjectives, we'll explore how they enrich our conversations and express nuances in meaning. Understanding adjective endings is crucial for beginners learning Armenian, as they help us describe people, places, and things more accurately and vividly.

In Armenian, adjectives agree with the nouns they modify in gender, number, and case. This means that the ending of the adjective will change depending on these factors. By mastering adjective endings, you’ll be able to enhance your vocabulary and express yourself with greater clarity.

In this lesson, we’ll cover the following topics:

The Role of Adjectives in Armenian[edit | edit source]

Adjectives are words that describe nouns, providing additional information such as color, size, shape, and emotions. For example, when you say "the blue car," "blue" is the adjective that describes the noun "car."

In Armenian, adjectives not only enhance our descriptions but also play a fundamental role in sentence structure. They can help convey feelings and attitudes, making your speech more engaging.

Basic Adjective Endings[edit | edit source]

Armenian adjectives have specific endings depending on the noun they describe. Here’s a brief overview of the basic endings:

  • Masculine Singular: -ը (e)
  • Feminine Singular: -ա (a)
  • Neuter Singular: -իկ (ik)
  • Plural: -ներ (ner)

Let's take a closer look at each of these endings with examples.

Examples of Adjective Endings[edit | edit source]

Armenian Pronunciation English
գեղեցիկ geghets'ik beautiful
գեղեցիկ մեքենա geghets'ik mek'ena beautiful car
մեծ mets big
մեծ տուն mets tun big house
փոքր p'ok'r small
փոքր երեխա p'ok'r yerekh'a small child
կապույտ kapuyt blue
կապույտ երկինք kapuyt yerkinq blue sky
սև sev black
սև կատու sev katu black cat
սպիտակ spitak white
սպիտակ սեղան spitak seghan white table
նոր nor new
նոր գրք nor grq new book
հին hin old
հին մեքենա hin mek'ena old car
լավ lav good
վատ vat bad
իմ im my
քո ko your

Now that we've seen some examples, let's explore how to use these endings in different contexts.

Agreement of Adjectives[edit | edit source]

In Armenian, adjectives must agree with the nouns they describe in gender, number, and case. This means that if your noun is feminine, the adjective must also take the feminine form. Here’s how it works:

  • For masculine nouns, use the -ը ending:
  • Գեղեցիկ տղա (geghets'ik t'gha) - "handsome boy"
  • For feminine nouns, use the -ա ending:
  • Գեղեցիկ աղջիկ (geghets'ik aghjik) - "beautiful girl"
  • For neuter nouns, use the -իկ ending:
  • Գեղեցիկ նկար (geghets'ik nkar) - "beautiful picture"
  • For plural nouns, use the -ներ ending:
  • Գեղեցիկ նկարներ (geghets'ik nkarner) - "beautiful pictures"

Practice with Adjective Endings[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s practice! Here are some exercises to help you solidify your understanding of adjective endings.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Identify the Correct Adjective Ending[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct adjective ending for each noun.

1. գեղեցիկ ______ (car)

2. մեծ ______ (house)

3. կապույտ ______ (sky)

4. փոքր ______ (child)

5. սպիտակ ______ (table)

Solutions to Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. գեղեցիկ մեքենա (geghets'ik mek'ena) - beautiful car

2. մեծ տուն (mets tun) - big house

3. կապույտ երկինք (kapuyt yerkinq) - blue sky

4. փոքր երեխա (p'ok'r yerekh'a) - small child

5. սպիտակ սեղան (spitak seghan) - white table

Exercise 2: Matching Adjectives with Nouns[edit | edit source]

Match the adjectives with the correct nouns.

1. վատ (bad)

2. նոր (new)

3. հին (old)

4. գեղեցիկ (beautiful)

5. փոքր (small)

A. տուն (house)

B. մեքենա (car)

C. սեղան (table)

D. գրք (book)

E. երեխա (child)

Solutions to Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. վատ մեքենա (vat mek'ena) - bad car

2. նոր գրք (nor grq) - new book

3. հին տուն (hin tun) - old house

4. գեղեցիկ սեղան (geghets'ik seghan) - beautiful table

5. փոքր երեխա (p'ok'r yerekh'a) - small child

Exercise 3: Write Sentences[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following adjectives and nouns.

1. լավ (good) + ճանապարհ (road)

2. սև (black) + կատու (cat)

3. մեծ (big) + տուն (house)

4. կապույտ (blue) + երկինք (sky)

Solutions to Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. Լավ ճանապարհ (Lav janapar) - Good road

2. Սև կատու (Sev katu) - Black cat

3. Մեծ տուն (Mets tun) - Big house

4. Կապույտ երկինք (Kapuyt yerkinq) - Blue sky

Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective.

1. _____ (new) մեքենան շատ _____ (good).

2. _____ (old) տունը _____ (big) է:

3. _____ (beautiful) աղջիկը _____ (small) է:

Solutions to Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1. Նոր մեքենան շատ լավ է (Nor mek'ena shat lav e) - The new car is very good.

2. Հին տունը մեծ է (Hin tuny mets e) - The old house is big.

3. Գեղեցիկ աղջիկը փոքր է (Geghets'ik aghjiky p'ok'r e) - The beautiful girl is small.

Exercise 5: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Armenian, paying attention to adjective endings.

1. The beautiful girl is reading a book.

2. The big house is old.

3. The black cat is small.

Solutions to Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

1. Գեղեցիկ աղջիկը գրք է կարդում (Geghets'ik aghjiky grq e kardum).

2. Մեծ տունը հին է (Mets tuny hin e).

3. Սև կատուն փոքր է (Sev katun p'ok'r e).

Exercise 6: Adjective Agreement[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct form of the adjective to complete the sentences.

1. Իմ _____ (big) տունը շատ _____ (beautiful) է.

2. Նրա _____ (new) մեքենան _____ (black) է.

Solutions to Exercise 6[edit | edit source]

1. Իմ մեծ տունը շատ գեղեցիկ է (Im mets tuny shat geghets'ik e).

2. Նրա նոր մեքենան սև է (Nra nor mek'ena sev e).

Exercise 7: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the adjectives and nouns provided, create your own sentences.

1. լավ (good)

2. փոքր (small)

3. գեղեցիկ (beautiful)

4. հին (old)

Solutions to Exercise 7[edit | edit source]

(Answers will vary. Encourage students to create their own unique sentences using the adjectives and nouns.)

Exercise 8: Adjective Endings Quiz[edit | edit source]

Write the correct adjective ending for the following nouns.

1. տղա (boy) - _____ (handsome)

2. աղջիկ (girl) - _____ (beautiful)

3. նկար (picture) - _____ (nice)

4. մեքենա (car) - _____ (new)

Solutions to Exercise 8[edit | edit source]

1. տղան գեղեցիկ է (T'ghay geghes'ik e) - The boy is handsome.

2. աղջիկը գեղեցիկ է (Aghjiky geghets'ik e) - The girl is beautiful.

3. նկարն լավ է (Nkarn lav e) - The picture is nice.

4. մեքենան նոր է (Mek'enay nor e) - The car is new.

Exercise 9: Role Play[edit | edit source]

In pairs, role play a scenario where one person describes objects using adjectives while the other guesses what they are. Use at least five adjectives in your descriptions.

Exercise 10: Adjective Story[edit | edit source]

Write a short story using at least ten different adjectives. Make sure to pay attention to the endings based on the nouns you choose!

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Adjective Endings in Armenian! You’ve learned how to use different endings based on gender, number, and case, enhancing your ability to describe various nouns in Armenian. Keep practicing, and you'll find yourself using adjectives with confidence in your conversations.

As you continue your journey through the Armenian language, remember that adjectives are your friends! They add color and detail to your speech, making it more vibrant and expressive.

Happy learning, and see you in the next lesson!

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


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]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]