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Welcome to the exciting journey of learning the Armenian language! In this lesson, we will dive into the heart of Armenian—its alphabet. Understanding the alphabet is crucial as it lays the foundation for reading, writing, and pronouncing words correctly. With 39 unique letters, the Armenian alphabet is not only a beautiful script but also a gateway to a rich culture and history.
In this lesson, we will cover:
* The names of the 39 letters of the Armenian alphabet
* The pronunciation of each letter
* Basic rules for reading Armenian texts
* Practice exercises to reinforce your learning
By the end of this lesson, you'll be equipped with the essential tools to start recognizing and pronouncing Armenian words.


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As a native Armenian speaker and an Armenian language teacher for over 20 years, I’m thrilled to help you learn the beautiful Armenian alphabet. In this lesson, you will learn about the 39 letters of the Armenian alphabet, their names, and pronunciation, as well as some basic rules for reading Armenian texts.
=== The Armenian Alphabet ===
 
The Armenian alphabet was created in the early 5th century by the linguist and monk Mesrop Mashtots. It consists of 39 letters, each with its own unique sound. Here’s a quick overview of the alphabet:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Ա || a || a
 
|-
 
| Բ || b || b
 
|-
 
| Գ || g || g
 
|-
 
| Դ || d || d
 
|-
 
| Ե || ye || ye
 
|-
 
| Զ || z || z


== The Armenian Alphabet ==
|-


The Armenian alphabet consists of 39 letters, all of which are unique to the Armenian language. The Armenian alphabet was created in 405 AD by Saint Mesrob Mashtots and is one of the oldest alphabets in the world.
| Է || e || e


Each Armenian letter has a name, a lowercase form, and an uppercase form. Many Armenian letters have similar shapes and sounds to letters in other alphabets, such as Greek, Cyrillic, and Latin, but some are unique to Armenian.
|-


Here is a table of the Armenian alphabet, their names, and their pronunciation:
| Ը || ə || ə
 
|-
 
| Թ || tʰ || tʰ
 
|-
 
| Ժ || zh || zh
 
|-
 
| Ի || i || i
 
|-
 
| Լ || l || l
 
|-
 
| Խ || kh || kh
 
|-
 
| Ծ || ts || ts
 
|-
 
| Կ || k || k
 
|-
 
| Հ || h || h
 
|-
 
| Ձ || dz || dz
 
|-
 
| Ղ || gh || gh
 
|-
 
| Ճ || ch || ch
 
|-
 
| Մ || m || m
 
|-
 
| Յ || y || y
 
|-
 
| Ն || n || n
 
|-
 
| Շ || sh || sh
 
|-
 
| Ո || vo || vo
 
|-
 
| Չ || chʰ || chʰ
 
|-
 
| Պ || p || p
 
|-
 
| Ջ || j || j
 
|-
 
| Ռ || r || r
 
|-
 
| Ս || s || s
 
|-
 
| Վ || v || v
 
|-
 
| Տ || t || t
 
|-
 
| Ր || r || r
 
|-
 
| Ց || ts || ts
 
|-
 
| Ւ || u || u
 
|-
 
| Փ || pʰ || pʰ
 
|-
 
| Ք || kʰ || kʰ
 
|-
 
| Օ || o || o
 
|-
 
| Ֆ || f || f
 
|}
 
Each letter not only represents a sound but also has a character of its own. For instance, the letter '''Ե (ye)''' is pronounced like the ‘ye’ in "yes," while '''Ժ (zh)''' is similar to the ‘s’ in "measure."
 
=== Pronunciation Guide ===
 
Understanding how to pronounce each letter will significantly enhance your ability to read Armenian. Here are some key tips for pronunciation:
 
* '''Vowels''': Armenian has both short and long vowels. For example, '''Ա (a)''' is a short vowel, while '''Ե (ye)''' has a diphthong quality.
 
* '''Consonants''': Some consonants are aspirated, such as '''Թ (tʰ)''' and '''Չ (chʰ)''', which means they are pronounced with a breathy sound.
 
* '''Soft and Hard Sounds''': Like many languages, Armenian distinguishes between soft and hard sounds. For example, '''Կ (k)''' is a hard sound, while '''Կ (kʰ)''' is a soft aspirated version.
 
Here are some examples of words that utilize the letters we just discussed:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Ա ա || a || a
 
| Ամանակ || amanak || season
 
|-
|-
| Բ բ || b || b
 
| Բարեկամ || barekam || relative
 
|-
|-
| Գ գ || g || g
 
| Գիտություն || gitutyun || science
 
|-
|-
| Դ դ || d || d
 
| Դպրոց || dprots || school
 
|-
|-
| Ե ե || e || e
 
| Երեկ || yereq || yesterday
 
|-
|-
| Զ զ || z || z
 
| Զատիկ || zatik || Easter
 
|-
|-
| Է է || e || e
 
| Էջ || ej || page
 
|-
|-
| Ը ը || y || y
 
| Ընկեր || ynker || friend
 
|-
|-
| Թ թ || t' || t
 
| Թռչել || trch'el || to fly
 
|-
|-
| Ժ ժ || zh || j
 
| Ժպիտ || zhpit || smile
 
|-
|-
| Ի ի || i || i
 
| Ինձ || indz || me
 
|-
|-
| Լ լ || l || l
 
| Լույս || luys || light
 
|-
|-
| Խ խ || kh || kh
 
| Խաղ || khagh || game
 
|-
|-
| Ծ ծ || ts || ts
 
| Ծաղիկ || tsaghik || flower
 
|-
|-
| Կ կ || k || k
 
| Կիրակի || kiraki || Sunday
 
|-
|-
| Հ հ || h || h
 
| Հեռախոս || herrakhos || telephone
 
|-
|-
| Ձ ձ || dz || dz
 
| Ձուկ || dzuk || fish
 
|-
|-
| Ղ ղ || gh || gh
 
| Ղեկ || ghek || helm
 
|-
|-
| Ճ ճ || ch || ch
 
| Ճանապարհ || janaparh || road
 
|-
|-
| Մ մ || m || m
 
| Մայր || mayr || mother
 
|-
|-
| Յ յ || y || y
 
| Յուր || yur || your
 
|-
|-
| Ն ն || n || n
 
| Նուռ || nurr || pomegranate
 
|-
|-
| Շ շ || sh || sh
 
| Շնորհակալ || shnorhakal || thank you
 
|-
 
| Ոսկե || voske || golden
 
|-
|-
| Ո ո || vo || vo
 
| Չիր || ch'ir || dried fruit
 
|-
|-
| Չ չ || ch' || ch
 
| Պանսիոն || pansiyon || pension
 
|-
|-
| Պ պ || p || p
 
| Ջուր || jur || water
 
|-
|-
| Ջ ջ || j || j
 
| Ռադիո || radio || radio
 
|-
 
| Սիգար || sigar || cigar
 
|-
 
| Վարդ || vard || rose
 
|-
 
| Տուն || tun || house
 
|-
 
| Րոպե || rope || minute
 
|-
 
| Ցավ || tsav || pain
 
|-
 
| Ւղի || ughi || to be
 
|-
 
| Փող || p'ogh || money
 
|-
 
| Քաղաք || qaghak || city
 
|-
 
| Օվկիանոս || ovk'yanos || ocean
 
|-
 
| Ֆիլմ || film || film
 
|}
 
Recognizing these letters and sounds will help you develop a better understanding of the language as you progress through your studies.
 
=== Basic Reading Rules ===
 
Now that you are familiar with the letters and their sounds, let’s discuss some basic rules for reading Armenian texts. Here are some essential points to remember:
 
1. '''Reading Direction''': Armenian is read from left to right, just like English.
 
2. '''Vowel Placement''': In Armenian, vowels can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of words. This is different from some languages where vowels primarily appear in the middle.
 
3. '''Consonant Clusters''': Armenian often uses consonant clusters, which can be challenging for beginners. For example, in the word '''մասնագիտական (masnagitakan)''', the combination of consonants can be tricky, but with practice, it becomes easier.
 
4. '''Word Stress''': Stress can change the meaning of words in Armenian. For instance, '''բան (ban)''' means ‘thing,’ while '''բան (ban)''' with stress on the second syllable means ‘to say.’
 
=== Examples of Reading Rules in Action ===
 
To illustrate the rules of reading, here are some examples of Armenian words that demonstrate these principles:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| Ռ ռ || r || r
 
| մայր || mayr || mother
 
|-
|-
| Ս ս || s || s
 
| սեր || ser || love
 
|-
|-
| Վ վ || v || v
 
| քաղցր || kaghc'r || sweet
 
|-
|-
| Տ տ || t || t
 
| ջուր || jur || water
 
|-
|-
| Ր ր || r || r
 
| տաք || tak' || hot
 
|-
|-
| Ց ց || ts' || ts
 
| ծով || tsov || sea
 
|-
|-
| Ւ ւ || v || v
 
| քաղաք || qaghak || city
 
|-
|-
| Փ փ || p' || p
 
| գիտություն || gitutyun || science
 
|-
|-
| Ք ք || k' || k
 
| ընկեր || ynker || friend
 
|-
|-
| և || yev || and
 
| օրենք || orenk || law
 
|}
|}


Notice that the Armenian alphabet contains different sounds than the English alphabet. To help you learn these sounds, here are some examples of how to pronounce some of the unique Armenian letters:
By practicing these reading rules, you will become more comfortable with the language and enhance your reading fluency.
 
=== Exercises and Practice Scenarios ===
 
Now that you have a solid understanding of the Armenian alphabet, it’s time to put your knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce your learning:
 
==== Exercise 1: Match the Letter to its Sound ====
 
Match the Armenian letter to its corresponding sound.
 
1.  Ա
 
2.  Բ
 
3.  Գ
 
4.  Դ
 
5.  Ե
 
* a. g
 
* b. b
 
* c. d
 
* d. a
 
* e. ye
 
'''Answers''':
 
1 - d, 2 - b, 3 - a, 4 - c, 5 - e.
 
==== Exercise 2: Identify the Letter ====
 
Identify the letter based on its pronunciation.
 
1.  /ʒ/
 
2.  /h/
 
3.  /tʰ/
 
4.  /m/
 
5.  /ɡ/
 
* a. Գ
 
* b. Հ
 
* c. Թ
 
* d. Մ
 
* e. Ժ
 
'''Answers''':
 
1 - e, 2 - b, 3 - c, 4 - d, 5 - a.
 
==== Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Complete the following words by filling in the missing letters.
 
1.  ___ուր (water)
 
2.  ___այր (mother)
 
3.  ___խ (game)
 
4.  ___ղ (helm)
 
5.  ___և (and)
 
'''Answers''':
 
1 - ջ, 2 - մ, 3 - խաղ, 4 - ղ, 5 - և.
 
==== Exercise 4: Translate the Words ====
 
Translate the following Armenian words into English.
 
1.  սիրո
 
2.  քաղցր
 
3.  դպրոց
 
4.  տղա
 
5.  աղջիկ
 
'''Answers''':
 
1 - love, 2 - sweet, 3 - school, 4 - boy, 5 - girl.
 
==== Exercise 5: Write the Letters ====
 
Practice writing the following letters in Armenian.
 
1.  a
 
2.  b
 
3.  g
 
4.  d
 
5.  ye
 
'''Answers''': Have students write the letters in their notebooks.
 
==== Exercise 6: Read Aloud ====
 
Choose any Armenian word from the provided examples and read it aloud. Focus on pronunciation and intonation.
 
''No specific answers, as this is a practice exercise.''
 
==== Exercise 7: Create a Word ====
 
Using the letters you have learned, create your own Armenian word. Write it down and share it with the class.
 
''No specific answers; student creativity encouraged.''
 
==== Exercise 8: Identify the Stress ====
 
Identify the stressed syllable in the following words.
 
1.  մայր
 
2.  ծով
 
3.  ընկեր
 
4.  օրենք


- Ի (i) is pronounced like the “ee” in “feet”.
5. գիտություն
- Է (e) is pronounced like the “e” in “red”.
- Ո (vo) is pronounced like the “o” in “hot”.
- Ու (vu) is pronounced like the “oo” in “moon”.
- Չ (ch') is pronounced like the “ch” in “church”.
- Ց (ts') is pronounced like the “ts” in “bitsy”.


Make sure you practice pronouncing the Armenian letters and say them out loud until you can pronounce them accurately.
'''Answers''':


== Rules for Reading Armenian Texts ==
1 - mayr, 2 - tsov, 3 - ynker, 4 - orenk, 5 - gitutyun.


Knowing the Armenian alphabet is not enough to read Armenian texts properly. You also need to learn about some basic rules of Armenian orthography.
==== Exercise 9: Consonant Clusters ====


- Armenian is written left to right, like English.
Identify and write down any consonant clusters in the following words.
- Armenian has two different forms for each letter, a lowercase version and an uppercase version.
- Armenian has no cursive or italicized script.
- The letters of each word are written together as one continuous line, with no spaces between words.
- Punctuation is used in Armenian texts similarly to English texts, with commas, periods, question marks, and exclamation points being used in appropriate places.
- Armenian has its own set of numerals, which are used in addition to Arabic numerals.


These are the basic rules of reading Armenian texts that you need to keep in mind.
1. մասնագիտական


== Conclusion ==
2.  ջուր


Great job! You have learned the 39 letters of the Armenian alphabet, their names, and their pronunciation, as well as some basic rules for reading Armenian texts. Make sure you practice reading and pronouncing Armenian words and phrases regularly to improve both your reading and speaking skills.
3. քաղաք


In the next lesson, we will learn about some basic rules of Armenian pronunciation, including vowel and consonant sounds, stress patterns, and common pronunciation mistakes to avoid. Stay tuned!
4.  օրենք
 
5.  շարժում
 
'''Answers''':
 
1 - մասն, 2 - ջ, 3 - քաղ, 4 - օր, 5 - շարժ.
 
==== Exercise 10: Reading Comprehension ====
 
Read the following sentence and answer the questions.
 
''Sentence'': «Ես սիրում եմ ծովը» (I love the sea).
 
1.  What does the sentence mean in English?
 
2.  Identify the subject and the verb.
 
'''Answers''':
 
1 - I love the sea.
 
2 - Subject: Ես (I), Verb: սիրում (love).
 
=== Conclusion ===
 
Congratulations! You've taken your first steps into the world of the Armenian language by learning its alphabet. Mastering the alphabet is essential for building your reading and writing skills, and with practice, you'll find it becomes easier over time. Remember, the journey of language learning is a marathon, not a sprint. Embrace the process, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson as needed.
 
As you continue on your path to fluency, keep practicing the letters, their sounds, and the reading rules. Soon enough, you'll be able to engage with Armenian texts confidently, opening up a world of literature, culture, and conversation.
 
Happy learning!


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==Videos==
 
===How to write the Armenian alphabet/ letters handwriting video ...===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFwfJ3kzw4E</youtube>
 
===Armenian alphabet explained with examples and pronunciation ...===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFot-3vBSvU</youtube>
 
===Learning Armenian: How to write cursive in Armenian - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VK43eTbUsc</youtube>
 
===How the punctuation looks like in the Armenian language - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu9_QB9gqTQ</youtube>
 
===Learn Armenian: Armenian word order / syntax /sentence structure ...===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e76x709EJiI</youtube>
 
 
 
==Sources==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_language Armenian language - Wikipedia]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_Armenian Classical Armenian - Wikipedia]
 
 
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/The-Ablative-Case|The Ablative Case]]
* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/The-Future-Perfect-Tense|The Future Perfect Tense]]
* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Conditional-Sentences|Conditional Sentences]]
* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/The-Past-Subjunctive-Mood|The Past Subjunctive Mood]]
* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Definite-Pronouns|Definite Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Participles|Participles]]
* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Prepositions|Prepositions]]
* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Past-Tense|Past Tense]]
 




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Armenian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Armenian Alphabet

Welcome to the exciting journey of learning the Armenian language! In this lesson, we will dive into the heart of Armenian—its alphabet. Understanding the alphabet is crucial as it lays the foundation for reading, writing, and pronouncing words correctly. With 39 unique letters, the Armenian alphabet is not only a beautiful script but also a gateway to a rich culture and history.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • The names of the 39 letters of the Armenian alphabet
  • The pronunciation of each letter
  • Basic rules for reading Armenian texts
  • Practice exercises to reinforce your learning

By the end of this lesson, you'll be equipped with the essential tools to start recognizing and pronouncing Armenian words.

The Armenian Alphabet[edit | edit source]

The Armenian alphabet was created in the early 5th century by the linguist and monk Mesrop Mashtots. It consists of 39 letters, each with its own unique sound. Here’s a quick overview of the alphabet:

Armenian Pronunciation English
Ա a a
Բ b b
Գ g g
Դ d d
Ե ye ye
Զ z z
Է e e
Ը ə ə
Թ tʰ tʰ
Ժ zh zh
Ի i i
Լ l l
Խ kh kh
Ծ ts ts
Կ k k
Հ h h
Ձ dz dz
Ղ gh gh
Ճ ch ch
Մ m m
Յ y y
Ն n n
Շ sh sh
Ո vo vo
Չ chʰ chʰ
Պ p p
Ջ j j
Ռ r r
Ս s s
Վ v v
Տ t t
Ր r r
Ց ts ts
Ւ u u
Փ pʰ pʰ
Ք kʰ kʰ
Օ o o
Ֆ f f

Each letter not only represents a sound but also has a character of its own. For instance, the letter Ե (ye) is pronounced like the ‘ye’ in "yes," while Ժ (zh) is similar to the ‘s’ in "measure."

Pronunciation Guide[edit | edit source]

Understanding how to pronounce each letter will significantly enhance your ability to read Armenian. Here are some key tips for pronunciation:

  • Vowels: Armenian has both short and long vowels. For example, Ա (a) is a short vowel, while Ե (ye) has a diphthong quality.
  • Consonants: Some consonants are aspirated, such as Թ (tʰ) and Չ (chʰ), which means they are pronounced with a breathy sound.
  • Soft and Hard Sounds: Like many languages, Armenian distinguishes between soft and hard sounds. For example, Կ (k) is a hard sound, while Կ (kʰ) is a soft aspirated version.

Here are some examples of words that utilize the letters we just discussed:

Armenian Pronunciation English
Ամանակ amanak season
Բարեկամ barekam relative
Գիտություն gitutyun science
Դպրոց dprots school
Երեկ yereq yesterday
Զատիկ zatik Easter
Էջ ej page
Ընկեր ynker friend
Թռչել trch'el to fly
Ժպիտ zhpit smile
Ինձ indz me
Լույս luys light
Խաղ khagh game
Ծաղիկ tsaghik flower
Կիրակի kiraki Sunday
Հեռախոս herrakhos telephone
Ձուկ dzuk fish
Ղեկ ghek helm
Ճանապարհ janaparh road
Մայր mayr mother
Յուր yur your
Նուռ nurr pomegranate
Շնորհակալ shnorhakal thank you
Ոսկե voske golden
Չիր ch'ir dried fruit
Պանսիոն pansiyon pension
Ջուր jur water
Ռադիո radio radio
Սիգար sigar cigar
Վարդ vard rose
Տուն tun house
Րոպե rope minute
Ցավ tsav pain
Ւղի ughi to be
Փող p'ogh money
Քաղաք qaghak city
Օվկիանոս ovk'yanos ocean
Ֆիլմ film film

Recognizing these letters and sounds will help you develop a better understanding of the language as you progress through your studies.

Basic Reading Rules[edit | edit source]

Now that you are familiar with the letters and their sounds, let’s discuss some basic rules for reading Armenian texts. Here are some essential points to remember:

1. Reading Direction: Armenian is read from left to right, just like English.

2. Vowel Placement: In Armenian, vowels can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of words. This is different from some languages where vowels primarily appear in the middle.

3. Consonant Clusters: Armenian often uses consonant clusters, which can be challenging for beginners. For example, in the word մասնագիտական (masnagitakan), the combination of consonants can be tricky, but with practice, it becomes easier.

4. Word Stress: Stress can change the meaning of words in Armenian. For instance, բան (ban) means ‘thing,’ while բան (ban) with stress on the second syllable means ‘to say.’

Examples of Reading Rules in Action[edit | edit source]

To illustrate the rules of reading, here are some examples of Armenian words that demonstrate these principles:

Armenian Pronunciation English
մայր mayr mother
սեր ser love
քաղցր kaghc'r sweet
ջուր jur water
տաք tak' hot
ծով tsov sea
քաղաք qaghak city
գիտություն gitutyun science
ընկեր ynker friend
օրենք orenk law

By practicing these reading rules, you will become more comfortable with the language and enhance your reading fluency.

Exercises and Practice Scenarios[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a solid understanding of the Armenian alphabet, it’s time to put your knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce your learning:

Exercise 1: Match the Letter to its Sound[edit | edit source]

Match the Armenian letter to its corresponding sound.

1. Ա

2. Բ

3. Գ

4. Դ

5. Ե

  • a. g
  • b. b
  • c. d
  • d. a
  • e. ye

Answers:

1 - d, 2 - b, 3 - a, 4 - c, 5 - e.

Exercise 2: Identify the Letter[edit | edit source]

Identify the letter based on its pronunciation.

1. /ʒ/

2. /h/

3. /tʰ/

4. /m/

5. /ɡ/

  • a. Գ
  • b. Հ
  • c. Թ
  • d. Մ
  • e. Ժ

Answers:

1 - e, 2 - b, 3 - c, 4 - d, 5 - a.

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the following words by filling in the missing letters.

1. ___ուր (water)

2. ___այր (mother)

3. ___խ (game)

4. ___ղ (helm)

5. ___և (and)

Answers:

1 - ջ, 2 - մ, 3 - խաղ, 4 - ղ, 5 - և.

Exercise 4: Translate the Words[edit | edit source]

Translate the following Armenian words into English.

1. սիրո

2. քաղցր

3. դպրոց

4. տղա

5. աղջիկ

Answers:

1 - love, 2 - sweet, 3 - school, 4 - boy, 5 - girl.

Exercise 5: Write the Letters[edit | edit source]

Practice writing the following letters in Armenian.

1. a

2. b

3. g

4. d

5. ye

Answers: Have students write the letters in their notebooks.

Exercise 6: Read Aloud[edit | edit source]

Choose any Armenian word from the provided examples and read it aloud. Focus on pronunciation and intonation.

No specific answers, as this is a practice exercise.

Exercise 7: Create a Word[edit | edit source]

Using the letters you have learned, create your own Armenian word. Write it down and share it with the class.

No specific answers; student creativity encouraged.

Exercise 8: Identify the Stress[edit | edit source]

Identify the stressed syllable in the following words.

1. մայր

2. ծով

3. ընկեր

4. օրենք

5. գիտություն

Answers:

1 - mayr, 2 - tsov, 3 - ynker, 4 - orenk, 5 - gitutyun.

Exercise 9: Consonant Clusters[edit | edit source]

Identify and write down any consonant clusters in the following words.

1. մասնագիտական

2. ջուր

3. քաղաք

4. օրենք

5. շարժում

Answers:

1 - մասն, 2 - ջ, 3 - քաղ, 4 - օր, 5 - շարժ.

Exercise 10: Reading Comprehension[edit | edit source]

Read the following sentence and answer the questions.

Sentence: «Ես սիրում եմ ծովը» (I love the sea).

1. What does the sentence mean in English?

2. Identify the subject and the verb.

Answers:

1 - I love the sea.

2 - Subject: Ես (I), Verb: սիրում (love).

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've taken your first steps into the world of the Armenian language by learning its alphabet. Mastering the alphabet is essential for building your reading and writing skills, and with practice, you'll find it becomes easier over time. Remember, the journey of language learning is a marathon, not a sprint. Embrace the process, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson as needed.

As you continue on your path to fluency, keep practicing the letters, their sounds, and the reading rules. Soon enough, you'll be able to engage with Armenian texts confidently, opening up a world of literature, culture, and conversation.

Happy learning!

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

Videos[edit | edit source]

How to write the Armenian alphabet/ letters handwriting video ...[edit | edit source]

Armenian alphabet explained with examples and pronunciation ...[edit | edit source]

Learning Armenian: How to write cursive in Armenian - YouTube[edit | edit source]

How the punctuation looks like in the Armenian language - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn Armenian: Armenian word order / syntax /sentence structure ...[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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