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Welcome to our lesson on '''Eating Out'''! This lesson is particularly exciting because dining is such a significant part of Armenian culture. Sharing meals is a way for families and friends to bond, and it often involves delicious food that reflects our rich heritage. Whether you’re visiting Armenia or just want to impress your Armenian friends, knowing how to navigate a restaurant is essential. In this lesson, we will cover useful vocabulary for ordering food, asking for the bill, and discussing your dietary preferences.
 
Here’s what you can expect to learn in this lesson:


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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.
=== Importance of Dining Vocabulary ===
 
Being able to communicate effectively in a restaurant setting will enhance your experience, whether you’re trying traditional dishes or exploring contemporary cuisine. Knowing how to express your likes, dislikes, and dietary restrictions will not only make your dining experience smoother but also allow you to engage with the locals.
 
=== Lesson Structure ===


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.
1. Key Vocabulary for Eating Out


Now let's dive in and learn some essential Armenian phrases and words for eating out.
2. Useful Phrases for Ordering Food


== Ordering Food ==
3. Asking for the Bill and Making Payments


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:
4. Discussing Food Preferences and Dietary Restrictions
 
5. Practice Exercises
 
== Key Vocabulary for Eating Out ==
 
Let’s dive into some essential vocabulary that will be useful when dining out in Armenia. Below is a table of common words and phrases you will encounter.


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! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
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| ախորժակ || akhorjak || appetizer
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| աղցան || akhczan || salad
|-
| հիմնական ուտեստ || himnakan utesd || main course
|-
| քաղցր || khaghzr || dessert
|-
| ըմպելիք || ymberik || drink
|-
| սեղան || seghan || table
|-
| մատուցող || matutsogh || waiter
|-
|-
| ես կարող եմ պատրաստել պատանեկ || es karogh em patrasel pataneq || I am ready to order
 
| մատուցողուհի || matutsoghuhi || waitress
 
|-
 
| հաշիվ || hashiv || bill
 
|-
 
| պատվիրել || patvirél || to order
 
|-
 
| սպասել || spasel || to wait
 
|-
 
| համտեսել || hamtesel || to taste
 
|-
 
| պանիր || panir || cheese
 
|-
 
| միս || mis || meat
 
|-
 
| ձուկ || dzuk || fish
 
|-
 
| բանջարեղեն || banjaréghen || vegetables
 
|-
 
| հաց || hats || bread
 
|-
 
| աղ || agh || salt
 
|-
|-
| ես կարող եմ պատրաստել մենյույից || es karogh em patrasel menyuyich || I am ready to order from the menu
 
| պղպեղ || pghpegh || pepper
 
|-
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| 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?
 
| յուղ || yugh || oil
 
|-
|-
| սպասեք միրգույնը ձեր պատվերը || spassek mirgyuny dzery patvereh || Please wait a moment for your order
 
| ջուր || jur || water
 
|}
|}


When you receive your food and want to ask for something else or complain, you can use the following phrases:
== Useful Phrases for Ordering Food ==
 
When you are ready to order, it’s important to know the right phrases to use. Here are some useful expressions that will help you communicate effectively with the staff.


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| միրգը վախեցաք || mirgyun vakhetsak || We made a mistake
 
| Ես ուզում եմ պատվիրել... || Yes uzum yem patvirél... || I would like to order...
 
|-
 
| Ի՞նչ եք խորհուրդ տալիս || Inch' ek khorhurd talis? || What do you recommend?
 
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| Ես մսեղեն չեմ ուտում || Yes mseghen ch'em utum || I don’t eat meat.
 
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| ավելացրեք ու կանխարգել || avelec' u kanxaregel || Add and wrap up
 
| Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ ասել, թե ինչ է այս ուտեստը || Karoogh yek indz asel, te inch e ays utesdë? || Can you tell me what this dish is?
 
|-
 
| Ինչպես պատրաստված է այս ուտեստը? || Inch'pes patrasvats e ays utesdë? || How is this dish prepared?
 
|-
 
| Ես ուզում եմ ավելացնել... || Yes uzum yem avelacnel... || I would like to add...
 
|-
 
| Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ բերել... || Karoogh yek indz berel...? || Can you bring me...?
 
|-
 
| Ես կփորձեմ... || Yes k'porcem... || I will try...
 
|-
 
| Սա շատ համեղ է || Sa shat hamegh e || This is very tasty.
 
|-
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| հավատք չեմ ունենում ինձ պատվիրելիս || havat'ch'em unenoom indz patvirelis || I don't like when ordering
 
| Ես ուզում եմ մի բաժակ ջուր || Yes uzum yem mi bajak jur || I would like a glass of water.
 
|}
|}


== Talking About Food Preferences and Dietary Restrictions ==
== Asking for the Bill and Making Payments ==


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.
After enjoying a delightful meal, you’ll need to ask for the bill. Here are phrases that will help you do just that:


{| class="wikitable"
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! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| գլխարկ || g'lkhark || vegetarian
 
| Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ բերել հաշիվը? || Karoogh yek indz berel hashiv@? || Can you bring me the bill?
 
|-
|-
| ալերգիկ || alergik || allergic
 
| Հաշիվ, խնդրում եմ || Hashiv, khndrum yem || The bill, please.
 
|-
|-
| բաց պատրաստություն || bac' patrastutyun || vegan
 
| Ես կվճարեմ քարտով || Yes k'vcharem kartov || I will pay by card.
 
|-
 
| Ես վճարում եմ cash || Yes vch'aru yem cash || I am paying in cash.
 
|-
|-
| շարժական || sharjakan || seasonal
 
| Այստեղ կարելի է վճարել? || Aystegh kareli e vcharel? || Is it possible to pay here?
 
|-
|-
| տաքսաբանական || tak'sabanakan || organic
 
| Շնորհակալություն || Shnorhakalut'yun || Thank you.
 
|-
 
| Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ տալ սպասարկման գումարը? || Karoogh yek indz tal spasarkman's gumary? || Can you give me the service charge?
 
|-
 
| Ես ուզում եմ բաժանել հաշիվը || Yes uzum yem bajanel hashiv@ || I would like to split the bill.
 
|-
 
| Գիտե՞ք, եթե ես ավելացնեմ տիպ || Gitegh, yete yes avelacnem tip || Do you know if I can add a tip?
 
|-
 
| Ի՞նչ է սպասարկման գումարը || Inch' e spasarkman's gumary? || What is the service charge?
 
|}
|}


Here is a phrase you can use to ask if a certain dish contains an ingredient you are allergic to:
== Discussing Food Preferences and Dietary Restrictions ==
 
It’s crucial to express your food preferences and any dietary restrictions clearly. Here are some phrases that will come in handy:


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| Ես վեգան եմ || Yes vegan yem || I am vegan.
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| Ես մսակեր եմ || Yes msaker yem || I am vegetarian.
|-
| Ես ալերգիա ունեմ || Yes alerjya unem || I have an allergy.
|-
| Ես չգիտեմ, թե ինչ պետք է ուտեմ || Yes ch'git'em, te inch petq e ut'em || I don’t know what I should eat.
|-
| Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ օգնել ընտրել || Karoogh yek indz ognel yndrel? || Can you help me choose?
|-
| Ես ուզում եմ առողջ սնունդ || Yes uzum yem azhrogh snund || I want healthy food.
|-
| Ի՞նչ է ձեր ամենասիրելի ուտեստը || Inch' e dzer amenasiréli utesdë? || What is your favorite dish?
|-
| Ես սիրում եմ համեղ ուտեստներ || Yes sirum yem hamegh utesdner || I love tasty dishes.
|-
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| 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:
| Ես չեմ սիրում համեղ ճաշ || Yes ch'em sirum hamegh jash || I don’t like delicious food.


{| class="wikitable"
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| շնորհակալ եմ || shnorhakal em || Thank you
 
| Ես ուզում եմ փորձել տեղական ուտեստներ || Yes uzum yem vorts'el teghakan utesdner || I want to try local dishes.
 
|}
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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!
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now that you have learned the vocabulary and phrases, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are some engaging exercises to help reinforce what you’ve learned.
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Complete the following sentences using the vocabulary provided.
 
1. Ես ուզում եմ _________ (order) մի բաժակ ջուր։
 
2. Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ _________ (bring) հաշիվը։
 
3. Ես _________ (not eat) միս։
 
4. Ի՞նչ եք _________ (recommend)։
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. պատվիրել (patvirél)
 
2. բերել (berel)
 
3. չեմ ուտում (ch'em utum)
 
4. խորհուրդ տալիս (khorhurd talis)
 
=== Exercise 2: Matching Phrases ===
 
Match the Armenian phrases with the correct English translations.
 
1. Ես վեգան եմ (A) I am vegetarian.
 
2. Ես ալերգիա ունեմ (B) I am vegan.
 
3. Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ օգնել ընտրել (C) Can you help me choose?
 
4. Ես չեմ սիրում համեղ ճաշ (D) I don’t like delicious food.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1-B
 
2-A
 
3-C
 
4-D
 
=== Exercise 3: Translation Practice ===
 
Translate the following sentences into Armenian.
 
1. I would like to try local dishes.
 
2. What is your favorite dish?
 
3. Can you tell me what this dish is?
 
4. The bill, please.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Ես ուզում եմ փորձել տեղական ուտեստներ (Yes uzum yem vorts'el teghakan utesdner).
 
2. Ի՞նչ է ձեր ամենասիրելի ուտեստը (Inch' e dzer amenasiréli utesdë)?
 
3. Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ ասել, թե ինչ է այս ուտեստը (Karoogh yek indz asel, te inch e ays utesdë)?
 
4. Հաշիվ, խնդրում եմ (Hashiv, khndrum yem).
 
=== Exercise 4: Role Play Scenario ===
 
Imagine you are at a restaurant in Armenia. Write a short dialogue between you and the waiter, using at least five phrases you learned in this lesson.
 
''Example:''
 
You: Բարև, կարող եք ինձ ասել, թե ինչ է այս ուտեստը?
 
Waiter: Այո, սա համեղ է, մսով է պատրաստված:
 
You: Ես ուզում եմ պատվիրել դա, խնդրում եմ՝ մեկ բաժակ ջուր:
 
=== Exercise 5: True or False ===
 
Determine whether the following statements are true or false.
 
1. "հաշիվ" means "menu" (False)
 
2. "մատուցող" refers to a waiter (True)
 
3. "նյութ" means "food" (False)
 
4. "բանջարեղեն" means "vegetables" (True)
 
=== Exercise 6: Create Your Menu ===
 
Write a simple menu for a fictional Armenian restaurant, including at least three appetizers, three main courses, and three desserts. Use the vocabulary you’ve learned.
 
''Example Menu:''
 
* '''Appetizers:'''
 
* Ախորժակ (Akhorejak) - Appetizer
 
* Աղցան (Akhczan) - Salad
 
* Պանիր (Panir) - Cheese
 
* '''Main Courses:'''
 
* Հիմնական ուտեստ (Himnakan utesd) - Main Course
 
* Ձուկ (Dzuk) - Fish
 
* Միս (Mis) - Meat
 
* '''Desserts:'''
 
* Քաղցր (Khaghzr) - Dessert
 
* Շոկոլադ (Shokolad) - Chocolate
 
* Մրգեր (Mrger) - Fruits
 
=== Exercise 7: Vocabulary Quiz ===
 
Choose the correct Armenian word for the following English terms:
 
1. Appetizer
 
* A) աղցան
 
* B) ախորժակ
 
2. Waiter
 
* A) մատուցող
 
* B) մատուցողուհի
 
''Solutions:''
 
1-B (ախորժակ)
 
2-A (մատուցող)
 
=== Exercise 8: Fill in the Conversation ===
 
Fill in the blanks in the following conversation with the correct vocabulary:
 
You: Բարև, _________ (I would like to order) ախորժակ։
 
Waiter: Ինչպես _________ (is this dish prepared)?
 
You: Ես _________ (don’t eat) միս։
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Ես ուզում եմ պատվիրել (Yes uzum yem patvirél)
 
2. ինչպես պատրաստված է (inch'pes patrasvats e)
 
3. չեմ ուտում (ch'em utum)
 
=== Exercise 9: Picture Description ===
 
Describe a traditional Armenian meal using at least ten vocabulary words you learned.  
 
''Example:''
 
In a traditional Armenian meal, you might find '''հաց''' (bread), '''միս''' (meat), and '''բանջարեղեն''' (vegetables) served with '''համեղ''' (tasty) '''աղցան''' (salad) and '''աքլոր''' (chicken).
 
=== Exercise 10: Personal Reflection ===
 
Write a short paragraph about your favorite Armenian dish using the vocabulary you learned in this lesson.
 
''Example:''
 
My favorite Armenian dish is '''Խոսոր''' (khosor), a delicious '''փռովի''' (grilled) meat dish. I love to eat it with fresh '''բանջարեղեն''' (vegetables) and a side of '''համեղ''' (tasty) '''հաց''' (bread).
 
By practicing these exercises, you will become more comfortable using your new vocabulary in real-life dining situations.  
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson on '''Eating Out'''! You are well on your way to confidently navigating the Armenian dining scene.


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Armenian → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Eating Out

Welcome to our lesson on Eating Out! This lesson is particularly exciting because dining is such a significant part of Armenian culture. Sharing meals is a way for families and friends to bond, and it often involves delicious food that reflects our rich heritage. Whether you’re visiting Armenia or just want to impress your Armenian friends, knowing how to navigate a restaurant is essential. In this lesson, we will cover useful vocabulary for ordering food, asking for the bill, and discussing your dietary preferences.

Here’s what you can expect to learn in this lesson:

Importance of Dining Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Being able to communicate effectively in a restaurant setting will enhance your experience, whether you’re trying traditional dishes or exploring contemporary cuisine. Knowing how to express your likes, dislikes, and dietary restrictions will not only make your dining experience smoother but also allow you to engage with the locals.

Lesson Structure[edit | edit source]

1. Key Vocabulary for Eating Out

2. Useful Phrases for Ordering Food

3. Asking for the Bill and Making Payments

4. Discussing Food Preferences and Dietary Restrictions

5. Practice Exercises

Key Vocabulary for Eating Out[edit | edit source]

Let’s dive into some essential vocabulary that will be useful when dining out in Armenia. Below is a table of common words and phrases you will encounter.

Armenian Pronunciation English
ախորժակ akhorjak appetizer
աղցան akhczan salad
հիմնական ուտեստ himnakan utesd main course
քաղցր khaghzr dessert
ըմպելիք ymberik drink
սեղան seghan table
մատուցող matutsogh waiter
մատուցողուհի matutsoghuhi waitress
հաշիվ hashiv bill
պատվիրել patvirél to order
սպասել spasel to wait
համտեսել hamtesel to taste
պանիր panir cheese
միս mis meat
ձուկ dzuk fish
բանջարեղեն banjaréghen vegetables
հաց hats bread
աղ agh salt
պղպեղ pghpegh pepper
յուղ yugh oil
ջուր jur water

Useful Phrases for Ordering Food[edit | edit source]

When you are ready to order, it’s important to know the right phrases to use. Here are some useful expressions that will help you communicate effectively with the staff.

Armenian Pronunciation English
Ես ուզում եմ պատվիրել... Yes uzum yem patvirél... I would like to order...
Ի՞նչ եք խորհուրդ տալիս Inch' ek khorhurd talis? What do you recommend?
Ես մսեղեն չեմ ուտում Yes mseghen ch'em utum I don’t eat meat.
Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ ասել, թե ինչ է այս ուտեստը Karoogh yek indz asel, te inch e ays utesdë? Can you tell me what this dish is?
Ինչպես պատրաստված է այս ուտեստը? Inch'pes patrasvats e ays utesdë? How is this dish prepared?
Ես ուզում եմ ավելացնել... Yes uzum yem avelacnel... I would like to add...
Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ բերել... Karoogh yek indz berel...? Can you bring me...?
Ես կփորձեմ... Yes k'porcem... I will try...
Սա շատ համեղ է Sa shat hamegh e This is very tasty.
Ես ուզում եմ մի բաժակ ջուր Yes uzum yem mi bajak jur I would like a glass of water.

Asking for the Bill and Making Payments[edit | edit source]

After enjoying a delightful meal, you’ll need to ask for the bill. Here are phrases that will help you do just that:

Armenian Pronunciation English
Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ բերել հաշիվը? Karoogh yek indz berel hashiv@? Can you bring me the bill?
Հաշիվ, խնդրում եմ Hashiv, khndrum yem The bill, please.
Ես կվճարեմ քարտով Yes k'vcharem kartov I will pay by card.
Ես վճարում եմ cash Yes vch'aru yem cash I am paying in cash.
Այստեղ կարելի է վճարել? Aystegh kareli e vcharel? Is it possible to pay here?
Շնորհակալություն Shnorhakalut'yun Thank you.
Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ տալ սպասարկման գումարը? Karoogh yek indz tal spasarkman's gumary? Can you give me the service charge?
Ես ուզում եմ բաժանել հաշիվը Yes uzum yem bajanel hashiv@ I would like to split the bill.
Գիտե՞ք, եթե ես ավելացնեմ տիպ Gitegh, yete yes avelacnem tip Do you know if I can add a tip?
Ի՞նչ է սպասարկման գումարը Inch' e spasarkman's gumary? What is the service charge?

Discussing Food Preferences and Dietary Restrictions[edit | edit source]

It’s crucial to express your food preferences and any dietary restrictions clearly. Here are some phrases that will come in handy:

Armenian Pronunciation English
Ես վեգան եմ Yes vegan yem I am vegan.
Ես մսակեր եմ Yes msaker yem I am vegetarian.
Ես ալերգիա ունեմ Yes alerjya unem I have an allergy.
Ես չգիտեմ, թե ինչ պետք է ուտեմ Yes ch'git'em, te inch petq e ut'em I don’t know what I should eat.
Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ օգնել ընտրել Karoogh yek indz ognel yndrel? Can you help me choose?
Ես ուզում եմ առողջ սնունդ Yes uzum yem azhrogh snund I want healthy food.
Ի՞նչ է ձեր ամենասիրելի ուտեստը Inch' e dzer amenasiréli utesdë? What is your favorite dish?
Ես սիրում եմ համեղ ուտեստներ Yes sirum yem hamegh utesdner I love tasty dishes.
Ես չեմ սիրում համեղ ճաշ Yes ch'em sirum hamegh jash I don’t like delicious food.
Ես ուզում եմ փորձել տեղական ուտեստներ Yes uzum yem vorts'el teghakan utesdner I want to try local dishes.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have learned the vocabulary and phrases, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are some engaging exercises to help reinforce what you’ve learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the following sentences using the vocabulary provided.

1. Ես ուզում եմ _________ (order) մի բաժակ ջուր։

2. Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ _________ (bring) հաշիվը։

3. Ես _________ (not eat) միս։

4. Ի՞նչ եք _________ (recommend)։

Solutions:

1. պատվիրել (patvirél)

2. բերել (berel)

3. չեմ ուտում (ch'em utum)

4. խորհուրդ տալիս (khorhurd talis)

Exercise 2: Matching Phrases[edit | edit source]

Match the Armenian phrases with the correct English translations.

1. Ես վեգան եմ (A) I am vegetarian.

2. Ես ալերգիա ունեմ (B) I am vegan.

3. Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ օգնել ընտրել (C) Can you help me choose?

4. Ես չեմ սիրում համեղ ճաշ (D) I don’t like delicious food.

Solutions:

1-B

2-A

3-C

4-D

Exercise 3: Translation Practice[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Armenian.

1. I would like to try local dishes.

2. What is your favorite dish?

3. Can you tell me what this dish is?

4. The bill, please.

Solutions:

1. Ես ուզում եմ փորձել տեղական ուտեստներ (Yes uzum yem vorts'el teghakan utesdner).

2. Ի՞նչ է ձեր ամենասիրելի ուտեստը (Inch' e dzer amenasiréli utesdë)?

3. Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ ասել, թե ինչ է այս ուտեստը (Karoogh yek indz asel, te inch e ays utesdë)?

4. Հաշիվ, խնդրում եմ (Hashiv, khndrum yem).

Exercise 4: Role Play Scenario[edit | edit source]

Imagine you are at a restaurant in Armenia. Write a short dialogue between you and the waiter, using at least five phrases you learned in this lesson.

Example:

You: Բարև, կարող եք ինձ ասել, թե ինչ է այս ուտեստը?

Waiter: Այո, սա համեղ է, մսով է պատրաստված:

You: Ես ուզում եմ պատվիրել դա, խնդրում եմ՝ մեկ բաժակ ջուր:

Exercise 5: True or False[edit | edit source]

Determine whether the following statements are true or false.

1. "հաշիվ" means "menu" (False)

2. "մատուցող" refers to a waiter (True)

3. "նյութ" means "food" (False)

4. "բանջարեղեն" means "vegetables" (True)

Exercise 6: Create Your Menu[edit | edit source]

Write a simple menu for a fictional Armenian restaurant, including at least three appetizers, three main courses, and three desserts. Use the vocabulary you’ve learned.

Example Menu:

  • Appetizers:
  • Ախորժակ (Akhorejak) - Appetizer
  • Աղցան (Akhczan) - Salad
  • Պանիր (Panir) - Cheese
  • Main Courses:
  • Հիմնական ուտեստ (Himnakan utesd) - Main Course
  • Ձուկ (Dzuk) - Fish
  • Միս (Mis) - Meat
  • Desserts:
  • Քաղցր (Khaghzr) - Dessert
  • Շոկոլադ (Shokolad) - Chocolate
  • Մրգեր (Mrger) - Fruits

Exercise 7: Vocabulary Quiz[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct Armenian word for the following English terms:

1. Appetizer

  • A) աղցան
  • B) ախորժակ

2. Waiter

  • A) մատուցող
  • B) մատուցողուհի

Solutions:

1-B (ախորժակ)

2-A (մատուցող)

Exercise 8: Fill in the Conversation[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks in the following conversation with the correct vocabulary:

You: Բարև, _________ (I would like to order) ախորժակ։

Waiter: Ինչպես _________ (is this dish prepared)?

You: Ես _________ (don’t eat) միս։

Solutions:

1. Ես ուզում եմ պատվիրել (Yes uzum yem patvirél)

2. ինչպես պատրաստված է (inch'pes patrasvats e)

3. չեմ ուտում (ch'em utum)

Exercise 9: Picture Description[edit | edit source]

Describe a traditional Armenian meal using at least ten vocabulary words you learned.

Example:

In a traditional Armenian meal, you might find հաց (bread), միս (meat), and բանջարեղեն (vegetables) served with համեղ (tasty) աղցան (salad) and աքլոր (chicken).

Exercise 10: Personal Reflection[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your favorite Armenian dish using the vocabulary you learned in this lesson.

Example:

My favorite Armenian dish is Խոսոր (khosor), a delicious փռովի (grilled) meat dish. I love to eat it with fresh բանջարեղեն (vegetables) and a side of համեղ (tasty) հաց (bread).

By practicing these exercises, you will become more comfortable using your new vocabulary in real-life dining situations.

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Eating Out! You are well on your way to confidently navigating the Armenian dining scene.

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

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