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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:

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]

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]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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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:
-<div class="pg_page_title">Armenian Grammar → Expressing Feelings and Emotions → Adjective Endings</div>
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-As an Armenian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I believe that learning how to express feelings and emotions is critical in understanding the language. That is why in this lesson, we will discuss the usage of different adjective endings in Armenian language. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe your emotions clearly and accurately in Armenian, and understand how to use different adjectives according to the noun they modify.
+=== The Role of Adjectives in Armenian ===
+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."
-== What are adjectives? ==
+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.
-Before we dive into the usage of different adjective endings, let's first define what adjectives are. Adjectives are words that describe or modify a noun or pronoun. In Armenian language, adjectives follow the noun they modify, unlike in English where adjectives come before the noun. Here are a few examples:
+=== Basic Adjective Endings ===
-* բարձր լինել (barjr linel) - to be tall
+Armenian adjectives have specific endings depending on the noun they describe. Here’s a brief overview of the basic endings:
-* փոքր նշան (pokʰr nshan) - small sign
-* բաց պատուհան (batʃ patuhɑn) - open window
-In each of these examples, the first word is the adjective.
+* '''Masculine Singular''': -ը (e)
-== Using different adjective endings in Armenian ==
+* '''Feminine Singular''': -ա (a)
-Armenian language has four different adjective endings:
+* '''Neuter Singular''': -իկ (ik)
-* և (-yev)
+* '''Plural''': -ներ (ner)
-* ան (-an)
-* ար (-ar)
-* ակ (-ak)
-Which ending you should use, depends on the gender and number of the noun the adjective modifies. Here is a quick guide:
+Let's take a closer look at each of these endings with examples.
-=== և (-yev) ===
+== Examples of Adjective Endings ==
-Use this ending for adjectives that modify singular masculine nouns.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! 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
 |-
-| մեծ տարին (-mets tʰɑrin) ||  mets tʰɑriny || big year
-|}
-=== ան (-an) ===
+| հին մեքենա || hin mek'ena || old car
-Use this ending for adjectives that modify singular feminine nouns.
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| խումբերի գեղեցիկ պատիվ (-xumbɛri kɛɡɛtsʰik pativ) || xumbɛri kegɛtsʰik pativi || beautiful team spirit
-|}
-=== ար (-ar) ===
+| լավ || lav || good
-Use this ending for adjectives that modify plural nouns, regardless of their gender.
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| փոքր ուստի (-pokʰr usti) || pokʰr usti || small rooms
-|}
-=== ակ (-ak) ===
+| վատ || vat || bad
-Use this ending for adjectives that modify multiple masculine nouns.
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| մեծ ուժերի կործանելի (-mets uʒɛri kʰortsanɛli) || mets uʒɛri kʰortsanɛli || formidable enemies
-|}
-=== Exceptions to the rules ===
+| իմ || im || my
-There are some exceptions to these rules. For example, if you want to modify a feminine noun that starts with a vowel, you use the ին (-in) ending instead of the ան (-an) ending. Here is an example:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| այգի ին ցուրտ (-ajgi in tsurt) || ajgi in tsurt || quick eye
+| քո || ko || your
 |}
-It's important to remember that practice is key when it comes to using different adjective endings in Armenian language. Make sure to practice speaking and writing Armenian sentences that use different adjectives with the appropriate endings.
+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.
+. գեղեցիկ ______ (car)
+. մեծ ______ (house)
+. կապույտ ______ (sky)
+. փոքր ______ (child)
+. սպիտակ ______ (table)
+=== Solutions to Exercise 1 ===
+. գեղեցիկ մեքենա (geghets'ik mek'ena) - beautiful car
+. մեծ տուն (mets tun) - big house
+. կապույտ երկինք (kapuyt yerkinq) - blue sky
+. փոքր երեխա (p'ok'r yerekh'a) - small child
+. սպիտակ սեղան (spitak seghan) - white table
+=== Exercise 2: Matching Adjectives with Nouns ===
+Match the adjectives with the correct nouns.
+. վատ (bad)
+. նոր (new)
+. հին (old)
+. գեղեցիկ (beautiful)
+. փոքր (small)
+A. տուն (house)
+B. մեքենա (car)
+C. սեղան (table)
+D. գրք (book)
+E. երեխա (child)
+=== Solutions to Exercise 2 ===
+. վատ մեքենա (vat mek'ena) - bad car
+. նոր գրք (nor grq) - new book
+. հին տուն (hin tun) - old house
+. գեղեցիկ սեղան (geghets'ik seghan) - beautiful table
+. փոքր երեխա (p'ok'r yerekh'a) - small child
+=== Exercise 3: Write Sentences ===
+Create sentences using the following adjectives and nouns.
+. լավ (good) + ճանապարհ (road)
+. սև (black) + կատու (cat)
+. մեծ (big) + տուն (house)
+. կապույտ (blue) + երկինք (sky)
+=== Solutions to Exercise 3 ===
+. Լավ ճանապարհ (Lav janapar) - Good road
+. Սև կատու (Sev katu) - Black cat
+. Մեծ տուն (Mets tun) - Big house
+. Կապույտ երկինք (Kapuyt yerkinq) - Blue sky
+=== Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks ===
+Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective.
+. _____ (new) մեքենան շատ _____ (good).
+. _____ (old) տունը _____ (big) է:
+. _____ (beautiful) աղջիկը _____ (small) է:
+=== Solutions to Exercise 4 ===
+. Նոր մեքենան շատ լավ է (Nor mek'ena shat lav e) - The new car is very good.
+. Հին տունը մեծ է (Hin tuny mets e) - The old house is big.
+. 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.
+. The beautiful girl is reading a book.
+. The big house is old.
+. The black cat is small.
+=== Solutions to Exercise 5 ===
+. Գեղեցիկ աղջիկը գրք է կարդում (Geghets'ik aghjiky grq e kardum).
+. Մեծ տունը հին է (Mets tuny hin e).
+. 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.
+. Իմ _____ (big) տունը շատ _____ (beautiful) է.
+. Նրա _____ (new) մեքենան _____ (black) է.
+=== Solutions to Exercise 6 ===
+. Իմ մեծ տունը շատ գեղեցիկ է (Im mets tuny shat geghets'ik e).
+. 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.
+. լավ (good)
+. փոքր (small)
+. գեղեցիկ (beautiful)
+. 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.
+. տղա (boy) - _____ (handsome)
+. աղջիկ (girl) - _____ (beautiful)
+. նկար (picture) - _____ (nice)
+. մեքենա (car) - _____ (new)
+=== Solutions to Exercise 8 ===
+. տղան գեղեցիկ է (T'ghay geghes'ik e) - The boy is handsome.
+. աղջիկը գեղեցիկ է (Aghjiky geghets'ik e) - The girl is beautiful.
+. նկարն լավ է (Nkarn lav e) - The picture is nice.
+. մեքենան նոր է (Mek'enay nor e) - The car is new.
+=== Exercise 9: Role Play ===
+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 ===
+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 ==
-In conclusion, adjectives are essential when expressing feelings and emotions in Armenian language. By learning how to use different adjective endings, you will be able to describe the world around you more accurately and vividly. Remember to practice as much as possible to master the correct usage of adjective endings. In the next lesson, we will talk about how to express politeness in Armenian language. Stay tuned!
+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!
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+|title=Armenian Grammar: Adjective Endings
-|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to use different adjective endings in Armenian language to express your feelings and emotions. By mastering the use of different adjective endings in Armenian, you will be able to describe the world around you more accurately and vividly.
+|keywords=Armenian adjectives, Armenian grammar, adjective endings, learn Armenian, Armenian language
+|description=In this lesson, you will learn about adjective endings in Armenian, how to use them correctly in sentences, and practice with engaging exercises.
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+==Sources==
+* [https://lrc.la.utexas.edu/eieol_toc/armol Classical Armenian Online]
+* [http://mylanguages.org/armenian_grammar.php Armenian Grammar]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/The-Present-Simple|The Present Simple]]
+* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/The-Dative-and-Accusative-Cases|The Dative and Accusative Cases]]
+* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Indefinite-Article|Indefinite Article]]
+* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/The-Nominative-Case|The Nominative Case]]
+* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Attributive-Participle|Attributive Participle]]
+* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
+* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/The-Ablative-Case|The Ablative Case]]
+* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Prepositions-and-Postpositions|Prepositions and Postpositions]]
+* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Expressing-Hypothetical-Scenarios|Expressing Hypothetical Scenarios]]
+* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
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