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Welcome to our lesson on Armenian Vocabulary related to Hobbies and Leisure Activities! In this lesson, we will explore some essential words and phrases that will help you express your interests, pastimes, and leisure activities in Armenian. Understanding this vocabulary is crucial because it not only enriches your language skills but also allows you to connect with Armenian culture and people more deeply.

Imagine sitting in a cozy café in Yerevan, chatting with friends about your favorite hobbies, or perhaps sharing your love for a particular sport or artistic endeavor. This is what this lesson aims to prepare you for! We will cover various hobbies, from sports and music to arts and crafts, allowing you to express your personality and interests in Armenian.

In this lesson, we will:

Introduce basic vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure activities.

Provide examples to illustrate usage.

Offer exercises to help you practice what you've learned.

Let's dive in!

Vocabulary Introduction[edit | edit source]

Before we jump into specific vocabulary, let’s understand the importance of hobbies in Armenian culture. Hobbies and leisure activities are not just pastimes; they often reflect a person's identity, values, and social connections. Whether it's traditional music, dance, sports, or arts, each hobby has a story and a cultural significance.

Common Hobbies and Leisure Activities[edit | edit source]

Here are some common hobbies and leisure activities in Armenian, along with their pronunciations and English translations:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
երաժշտություն	yerazhshdutyun	music
պարել	parel	to dance
նկարել	nkarel	to paint
ընթերցանություն	ynt'ercanutyun	reading
սպորտ	sport	sports
զբոսնել	zbosnel	to walk
ֆիլմեր դիտել	filmner ditel	to watch movies
խաղեր խաղալ	khager khaghal	to play games
գիրքեր գրել	girker grel	to write books
սերֆինգ անել	serfing anel	to surf
երաժիշտ լինել	yerazhisht linel	to be a musician
բուսաբուծություն	busabutsutyun	gardening
լուսանկարել	lusankarel	to photograph
համակարգչային խաղեր խաղալ	hamakargchayin khager khaghal	to play computer games
երաժշտություն լսել	yerazhshdutyun lsel	to listen to music
տիրապետել	tirapetel	to master (a skill)
ճամփորդել	champordel	to travel
կարդալ	kardal	to read
ժողովել	zhoghovel	to collect (things)
երաժշտական միջոցառումներ կազմակերպել	yerazhshdakan mijocarrumer gakhakapel	to organize musical events
պարային խմբում պարել	parayin khmbum parel	to dance in a dance group

These words will serve as the foundation for discussing your hobbies and interests in Armenian.

Expressing Preferences[edit | edit source]

It's important to know how to express what you like or dislike when talking about hobbies. Here are a few phrases to help you convey your preferences:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
Ես սիրում եմ երաժշտություն	Yes sirum yem yerazhshdutyun	I love music
Ես չեմ սիրում պարել	Yes ch'em sirum parel	I don't like to dance
Նա սիրում է նկարել	Na sirum e nkarel	He/She loves to paint
Մենք սիրում ենք ֆիլմեր դիտել	Menk sirum yenk filmner ditel	We love to watch movies
Նրանք չեն սիրում սպորտ	Nrank' ch'en sirum sport	They don't like sports

Common Questions about Hobbies[edit | edit source]

When conversing about hobbies, you might want to ask others about their interests. Here are some common questions you can use:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
Ի՞նչ hobbies ունես	Inch' hobbies unes	What hobbies do you have?
Ո՞ր սպորտը սիրում ես	Vor sporty sirum es	Which sport do you like?
Ե՞րբ ես սկսել զբաղվել երաժշտությամբ	Yerb es sksel zbaghvel yerazhshdutyamb	When did you start getting into music?
Ինչպիսի ֆիլմեր եք սիրում դիտել	Inch'pisi filmner ek sirum ditel	What kind of movies do you like to watch?
Ո՞վ է քո սիրելի երգիչը	Voch' e ko sireli yergich'y	Who is your favorite singer?

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you've learned some vocabulary, it's time to put it into practice! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the Armenian words with their English translations.

1. երաժշտություն

2. նկարչություն

3. սպորտ

4. ընթերցանություն

5. պարել

a. painting

b. reading

c. sports

d. music

e. to dance

Answers:

1 → d

2 → a

3 → c

4 → b

5 → e

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct Armenian words from the vocabulary list.

1. Ես սիրում եմ ________ (to paint).

2. Նա ________ (to walk) ամեն օր։

3. Մենք ________ (to watch movies) շաբաթվա վերջերին։

Answers:

1. նկարել

2. զբոսնում է

3. ֆիլմեր դիտում ենք

Exercise 3: True or False[edit | edit source]

Read the statements and decide if they are true or false based on the vocabulary learned.

1. "Ես չեմ սիրում երաժշտություն" means "I love music."

2. "Նրանք չեն սիրում պարել" means "They don’t like dancing."

3. "Ո՞ր սպորտը սիրում ես" means "What is your favorite hobby?"

Answers:

1. False

2. True

3. False

Exercise 4: Create a Dialogue[edit | edit source]

With a partner, create a short dialogue using at least five vocabulary words from this lesson. For example:

A: Ի՞նչ hobbies ունես?

B: Ես սիրում եմ երաժշտություն և նկարել:

Sample Dialogue:

A: Ո՞ր սպորտը սիրում ես?

B: Ես սիրում եմ ֆուտբոլ խաղալ:

A: Ինչպիսի ֆիլմեր ես սիրում դիտել?

B: Ես սիրում եմ կոմեդիաներ։

Exercise 5: Question Formation[edit | edit source]

Use the vocabulary to form questions about hobbies.

1. What do you like to do in your free time?

2. When did you start to play sports?

Sample Answers:

1. Քո ազատ ժամանակ ինչ ես սիրում անել?

2. Ե՞րբ սկսեցիր սպորտով զբաղվել?

Exercise 6: Vocabulary Sentences[edit | edit source]

Write sentences using the following prompts.

1. I love gardening.

2. She doesn’t like to dance.

Sample Answers:

1. Ես սիրում եմ բուսաբուծություն։

2. Նա չի սիրում պարել։

Exercise 7: Identify the Hobby[edit | edit source]

Look at the pictures provided (you can create imaginary or actual pictures) and write the Armenian word for the hobby depicted.

1. (Image of a person painting) ________________

2. (Image of a person playing football) ________________

Sample Answers:

1. նկարել

2. սպորտ

Exercise 8: Role Play[edit | edit source]

In pairs, role-play a conversation where one person asks about hobbies and the other answers using vocabulary from this lesson.

Exercise 9: Hobby Survey[edit | edit source]

Conduct a survey among your classmates asking about their hobbies. Use the following questions:

1. Ի՞նչ hobbies ունես?

2. Ո՞ր սպորտը սիրում ես?

Sample Answers:

1. Ես սիրում եմ ընթերցանություն և սպորտ։

2. Ես սիրում եմ ֆուտբոլ։

Exercise 10: Personal Reflection[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your favorite hobby using at least five vocabulary words from this lesson.

Sample Reflection:

Ես սիրում եմ երաժշտություն և պարել։ Ես հաճախ լսում եմ երաժշտություն և պարում եմ իմ ընկերների հետ։ Ես նաև սիրում եմ նկարել։

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Armenian vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure activities! You now have a foundation to express your interests and engage in conversations about what you love doing in your free time. Remember to practice regularly, and don't hesitate to use these new words in your everyday conversations.

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]

English to Armenian Meaning of hobby - սիրած ...

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+Welcome to our lesson on '''Armenian Vocabulary related to Hobbies and Leisure Activities'''! In this lesson, we will explore some essential words and phrases that will help you express your interests, pastimes, and leisure activities in Armenian. Understanding this vocabulary is crucial because it not only enriches your language skills but also allows you to connect with Armenian culture and people more deeply.
+Imagine sitting in a cozy café in Yerevan, chatting with friends about your favorite hobbies, or perhaps sharing your love for a particular sport or artistic endeavor. This is what this lesson aims to prepare you for! We will cover various hobbies, from sports and music to arts and crafts, allowing you to express your personality and interests in Armenian.
+In this lesson, we will:
+* Introduce basic vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure activities.
+* Provide examples to illustrate usage.
-<div class="pg_page_title">Armenian Vocabulary → Basic Armenian Vocabulary → Hobbies and Leisure Activities</div>
+* Offer exercises to help you practice what you've learned.
+Let's dive in!
 __TOC__
-As your Armenian language teacher, I am excited to introduce you to some basic Armenian vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure activities. These are great words to know if you want to talk about your interests and pastimes with Armenian speakers. Let's get started!
+=== Vocabulary Introduction ===
+Before we jump into specific vocabulary, let’s understand the importance of hobbies in Armenian culture. Hobbies and leisure activities are not just pastimes; they often reflect a person's identity, values, and social connections. Whether it's traditional music, dance, sports, or arts, each hobby has a story and a cultural significance.
-== Sports ==
+=== Common Hobbies and Leisure Activities ===
-Armenians love sports! Here are some basic Armenian words related to different sports:
+Here are some common hobbies and leisure activities in Armenian, along with their pronunciations and English translations:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ֆուտբոլ || footbol || football/soccer
+| երաժշտություն || yerazhshdutyun || music
+|-
+| պարել || parel || to dance
 |-
-| բասկետբոլ || basketbol || basketball
+| նկարել || nkarel || to paint
+|-
+| ընթերցանություն || ynt'ercanutyun || reading
+|-
+| սպորտ || sport || sports
+|-
+| զբոսնել || zbosnel || to walk
+|-
+| ֆիլմեր դիտել || filmner ditel || to watch movies
+|-
+| խաղեր խաղալ || khager khaghal || to play games
+|-
+| գիրքեր գրել || girker grel || to write books
+|-
+| սերֆինգ անել || serfing anel || to surf
+|-
+| երաժիշտ լինել || yerazhisht linel || to be a musician
+|-
+| բուսաբուծություն || busabutsutyun || gardening
 |-
-| վոլեյբոլ || voleybol || volleyball
+| լուսանկարել || lusankarel || to photograph
 |-
-| հեծանքում || hetanqum || weightlifting
+| համակարգչային խաղեր խաղալ || hamakargchayin khager khaghal || to play computer games
 |-
-| գեղանկություն || geqankut’yun || gymnastics
-|}
-* If you are a fan of football, you can say "ես սիրում եմ ֆուտբոլը" (yes sirum em futbolə), which means "I love football."
+| երաժշտություն լսել || yerazhshdutyun lsel || to listen to music
+|-
-* If you like basketball, you can say "ես բասկետբոլով շարունակում եմ" (yes basketbolov sharunanakum em), which means "I play basketball."
+| տիրապետել || tirapetel || to master (a skill)
-== Outdoor Activities ==
+|-
-If you enjoy spending time outdoors, here are some basic Armenian words related to outdoor activities:
+| ճամփորդել || champordel || to travel
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| քաղցրավար || k’aghcravar || hiking
+| կարդալ || kardal || to read
 |-
-| զգոված հացում || zgovac hats’um || camping
+| ժողովել || zhoghovel || to collect (things)
 |-
-| արշակ || arshak || fishing
+| երաժշտական միջոցառումներ կազմակերպել || yerazhshdakan mijocarrumer gakhakapel || to organize musical events
 |-
-| ձյուն գցում || dyun gts’um || birdwatching
+| պարային խմբում պարել || parayin khmbum parel || to dance in a dance group
 |}
-* If you love hiking, you can say "ես սիրում եմ քաղցրավարը" (yes sirum em kaghcravary), which means "I love hiking."
+These words will serve as the foundation for discussing your hobbies and interests in Armenian.
-* If you like camping, you can say "ես պատրաստ եմ զգոված հացել" (yes patrast em zgovats hats’el), which means "I am ready to go camping."
+=== Expressing Preferences ===
-== Arts and Crafts ==
+It's important to know how to express what you like or dislike when talking about hobbies. Here are a few phrases to help you convey your preferences:
-For those who enjoy expressing their creativity, here are some Armenian words related to arts and crafts:
+{| class="wikitable"
-{| class="wikitable"
 ! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| փորացույց || porac’ut’yun || painting
+| Ես սիրում եմ երաժշտություն || Yes sirum yem yerazhshdutyun || I love music
 |-
-| փայտե || payte || drawing
+| Ես չեմ սիրում պարել || Yes ch'em sirum parel || I don't like to dance
 |-
-| պարագանի || paraganə || sculpture
+| Նա սիրում է նկարել || Na sirum e nkarel || He/She loves to paint
+|-
+| Մենք սիրում ենք ֆիլմեր դիտել || Menk sirum yenk filmner ditel || We love to watch movies
 |-
-| տրանսֆորմացիա || transtormac’ia || transformation (as in makeover)
-|}
-* If you enjoy painting, you can say "ես սիրում եմ փորացույց եղել" (yes sirum em porac’utyun eghel), which means "I love painting."
+| Նրանք չեն սիրում սպորտ || Nrank' ch'en sirum sport || They don't like sports
-* If you like sculpting, you can say "ես պարագանել եմ սովորել" (yes paraganel em sovorrel), which means "I have learned sculpture."
+|}
-== Entertainment ==
+=== Common Questions about Hobbies ===
-Finally, here are some basic Armenian words related to entertainment:
+When conversing about hobbies, you might want to ask others about their interests. Here are some common questions you can use:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| տեսահոլովակ || tesaholovak || movie
+| Ի՞նչ hobbies ունես || Inch' hobbies unes || What hobbies do you have?
 |-
-| մանրէ || manre || book
+| Ո՞ր սպորտը սիրում ես || Vor sporty sirum es || Which sport do you like?
 |-
-| խաղ || khagh || game
+| Ե՞րբ ես սկսել զբաղվել երաժշտությամբ || Yerb es sksel zbaghvel yerazhshdutyamb || When did you start getting into music?
+|-
+| Ինչպիսի ֆիլմեր եք սիրում դիտել || Inch'pisi filmner ek sirum ditel || What kind of movies do you like to watch?
+|-
+| Ո՞վ է քո սիրելի երգիչը || Voch' e ko sireli yergich'y || Who is your favorite singer?
 |}
-* If you want to recommend a movie to a friend, you can say "այս տեսահոլովակը շատ հավելվածներ ունի" (ays tesaholovaky shat havelvatsnery uni), which means "this movie has a lot of twists and turns."
+=== Practice Exercises ===
+Now that you've learned some vocabulary, it's time to put it into practice! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce what you've learned.
+==== Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching ====
+Match the Armenian words with their English translations.
+. երաժշտություն
+. նկարչություն
+. սպորտ
+. ընթերցանություն
+. պարել
+a. painting
+b. reading
+c. sports
+d. music
+e. to dance
+''Answers'':
+→ d
+→ a
+→ c
+→ b
+→ e
+==== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Fill in the blanks with the correct Armenian words from the vocabulary list.
+. Ես սիրում եմ ________ (to paint).
+. Նա ________ (to walk) ամեն օր։
+. Մենք ________ (to watch movies) շաբաթվա վերջերին։
+''Answers'':
+. նկարել
+. զբոսնում է
+. ֆիլմեր դիտում ենք
+==== Exercise 3: True or False ====
+Read the statements and decide if they are true or false based on the vocabulary learned.
+. "Ես չեմ սիրում երաժշտություն" means "I love music."
+. "Նրանք չեն սիրում պարել" means "They don’t like dancing."
+. "Ո՞ր սպորտը սիրում ես" means "What is your favorite hobby?"
+''Answers'':
+. False
+. True
+. False
+==== Exercise 4: Create a Dialogue ====
+With a partner, create a short dialogue using at least five vocabulary words from this lesson. For example:
+A: Ի՞նչ hobbies ունես?
+B: Ես սիրում եմ երաժշտություն և նկարել:
+''Sample Dialogue'':
+A: Ո՞ր սպորտը սիրում ես?
+B: Ես սիրում եմ ֆուտբոլ խաղալ:
+A: Ինչպիսի ֆիլմեր ես սիրում դիտել?
+B: Ես սիրում եմ կոմեդիաներ։
+==== Exercise 5: Question Formation ====
+Use the vocabulary to form questions about hobbies.
+. What do you like to do in your free time?
+. When did you start to play sports?
+''Sample Answers'':
+. Քո ազատ ժամանակ ինչ ես սիրում անել?
+. Ե՞րբ սկսեցիր սպորտով զբաղվել?
+==== Exercise 6: Vocabulary Sentences ====
-* If you love playing games, you can say "ես զգում եմ բոլոր խաղերը" (yes zguem em bolor khaghery), which means "I enjoy playing all games."
+Write sentences using the following prompts.
+. I love gardening.
+. She doesn’t like to dance.
+''Sample Answers'':
+. Ես սիրում եմ բուսաբուծություն։
+. Նա չի սիրում պարել։
+==== Exercise 7: Identify the Hobby ====
+Look at the pictures provided (you can create imaginary or actual pictures) and write the Armenian word for the hobby depicted.
+. (Image of a person painting) ________________
+. (Image of a person playing football) ________________
+''Sample Answers'':
+. նկարել
+. սպորտ
+==== Exercise 8: Role Play ====
+In pairs, role-play a conversation where one person asks about hobbies and the other answers using vocabulary from this lesson.
+==== Exercise 9: Hobby Survey ====
+Conduct a survey among your classmates asking about their hobbies. Use the following questions:
+. Ի՞նչ hobbies ունես?
+. Ո՞ր սպորտը սիրում ես?
+''Sample Answers'':
+. Ես սիրում եմ ընթերցանություն և սպորտ։
+. Ես սիրում եմ ֆուտբոլ։
+==== Exercise 10: Personal Reflection ====
+Write a short paragraph about your favorite hobby using at least five vocabulary words from this lesson.
+''Sample Reflection'':
+Ես սիրում եմ երաժշտություն և պարել։ Ես հաճախ լսում եմ երաժշտություն և պարում եմ իմ ընկերների հետ։ Ես նաև սիրում եմ նկարել։
+=== Conclusion ===
+Congratulations on completing this lesson on Armenian vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure activities! You now have a foundation to express your interests and engage in conversations about what you love doing in your free time. Remember to practice regularly, and don't hesitate to use these new words in your everyday conversations.
-I hope these words related to hobbies and leisure activities were interesting and helpful for you. Don't be afraid to practice them with your Armenian-speaking friends and family!
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+|title=Armenian Vocabulary for Hobbies and Leisure Activities
-|description=In this lesson, you will learn basic Armenian words related to hobbies and leisure activities to help you talk about your interests and pastimes with Armenian speakers.
+|keywords=Armenian language, hobbies, leisure activities, vocabulary, beginners
+|description=This lesson introduces basic Armenian vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure activities, tailored for complete beginners.
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+==Sources==
+* [https://armenian.english-dictionary.help/english-to-armenian-meaning-hobby English to Armenian Meaning of hobby - սիրած ...]
-==Related Lessons==
+==Other Lessons==
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Vocabulary Introduction[edit | edit source]

Common Hobbies and Leisure Activities[edit | edit source]

Expressing Preferences[edit | edit source]

Common Questions about Hobbies[edit | edit source]

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching[edit | edit source]

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: True or False[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Create a Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: Question Formation[edit | edit source]

Exercise 6: Vocabulary Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 7: Identify the Hobby[edit | edit source]

Exercise 8: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Exercise 9: Hobby Survey[edit | edit source]

Exercise 10: Personal Reflection[edit | edit source]

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