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Welcome to this lesson on the Attributive Participle in Armenian grammar! In the context of the Armenian language, the attributive participle plays a crucial role in enhancing descriptions and providing additional information about nouns. Understanding how to use it will not only enrich your vocabulary but also improve your ability to form complex sentences, which is essential for effective communication.

In this lesson, we will explore the following:

Introduction to Attributive Participle

The attributive participle is a fascinating aspect of Armenian grammar that allows you to describe nouns with greater detail. It acts like an adjective, providing more context about a noun. This participle is especially useful in both spoken and written Armenian, as it can convey nuances that might otherwise require additional sentences to express.

Structure of the Lesson

1. Definition and Importance: We will define what the attributive participle is and why it matters.

2. Formation: How to form the attributive participle in Armenian.

3. Usage: Examples of how to use the attributive participle in sentences.

4. Practice Exercises: A series of exercises to help solidify your understanding.

5. Conclusion: A summary of what we've learned.

Definition and Importance

The attributive participle in Armenian is a verb form that serves to modify nouns. It is formed from verbs and carries information about the action related to the noun. For example, in English, we might say "the running dog," where "running" is an attributive participle describing the dog. In Armenian, this concept is similarly applied.

Understanding and mastering the attributive participle is vital for students aiming for fluency. It allows for the construction of more intricate sentences that can convey detailed meanings, making your speech more engaging and informative.

Formation of the Attributive Participle

The formation of the attributive participle in Armenian involves a few simple steps. Generally, it is created from the root of the verb, with specific suffixes added based on the tense and aspect of the verb. The participle will agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies.

Basic Structure

1. Identify the Verb: Start with the base form of the verb.

2. Add the Appropriate Suffix: Depending on the tense and aspect:

• For present tense, the suffix is typically -ող/-ողը for masculine and -ողուհի/-ողուհին for feminine.

• For past tense, the suffix is usually -ած/-ածը for masculine and -ածուհի/-ածուհին for feminine.

Examples of Formation

Let’s take a look at how these participles are formed using a table:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
աշխատող	ashkhatogh	working
կարդացող	kardatsogh	reading
գրելած	grelats	written
տեսնող	tesnog	seeing
սովորած	sovorats	learned

Usage of the Attributive Participle

Now that we've discussed the formation, let’s dive into how to use the attributive participle in sentences. The participle typically precedes the noun it modifies and adds a descriptive quality to it.

Examples of Usage

Here are some examples showcasing the participles in action:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
աշխատող մարդ	ashkhatogh mard	working man
կարդացող աղջիկ	kardatsogh aghjik	reading girl
գրելած նամակ	grelats namak	written letter
տեսնող երեխան	tesnog yerekhian	seeing child
սովորած ուսուցիչ	sovorats usutsich	learned teacher

As you can see from these examples, the attributive participle provides essential information about the nouns, enriching the sentences.

Practice Exercises

Now it's time to apply what you've learned! Here are some exercises to help you practice forming and using the attributive participle.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the attributive participle.

1. ___ տղա (working boy)

2. ___ աղջիկ (reading girl)

3. ___ նամակ (written letter)

4. ___ երեխա (seeing child)

5. ___ ուսուցիչ (learned teacher)

Solutions to Exercise 1

1. աշխատող տղա (ashkhatogh tghah)

2. կարդացող աղջիկ (kardatsogh aghjik)

3. գրելած նամակ (grelats namak)

4. տեսնող երեխա (tesnog yerekhah)

5. սովորած ուսուցիչ (sovorats usutsich)

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences

Translate the following sentences from English to Armenian using the attributive participle.

1. The running dog is friendly.

2. The reading student is smart.

3. The written book is interesting.

Solutions to Exercise 2

1. Ճանապարհին աշխատող շունը բարեկամական է։ (Janaparhin ashkhatogh shunuh barekamakan e.)

2. Կարդացող ուսանողը խելացի է։ (Kardatsogh usanoghuh khelatsi e.)

3. Գրելած գիրքը հետաքրքիր է։ (Grelats girkuh hetakargir e.)

Exercise 3: Identify the Participle

Identify the attributive participle in the following sentences:

1. Շատ աշխատող մարդիկ են։

2. Կարդացող աղջիկը լավ ընկեր է։

3. Գրելած նամակները կարևոր են։

Solutions to Exercise 3

1. աշխատող (ashkhatogh)

2. կարդացող (kardatsogh)

3. գրելած (grelats)

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences

Write five sentences using the attributive participle to describe people or objects around you.

Example Solutions for Exercise 4

1. Աշխատող տղամարդը իմ հայրն է։ (The working man is my father.)

2. Կարդացող աղջիկը իմ քույրն է։ (The reading girl is my sister.)

3. Գրելած նամակը հետաքրքիր է։ (The written letter is interesting.)

4. Տեսնող երեխան շուտ է ընկնում։ (The seeing child falls quickly.)

5. Սովորած ուսուցիչը լավ դասեր է տալիս։ (The learned teacher gives good lessons.)

Exercise 5: Matching Exercise

Match the Armenian phrases with their English equivalents.

1. աշխատող մարդիկ

2. կարդացող երեխան

3. գրելած պատմություն

4. տեսնող կին

5. սովորած դաս

| Armenian Phrase | English Equivalent |

| --- | --- |

| A. working people | B. reading child |

| C. written story | D. seeing woman |

| E. learned lesson | |

Solutions to Exercise 5

1 - A: աշխատող մարդիկ - working people

2 - B: կարդացող երեխան - reading child

3 - C: գրելած պատմություն - written story

4 - D: տեսնող կին - seeing woman

5 - E: սովորած դաս - learned lesson

Conclusion

In this lesson, we explored the attributive participle in Armenian grammar. We learned how to form it and observed various examples of its usage. Through exercises, we had the opportunity to practice and solidify our understanding. As you continue your journey in learning Armenian, remember that mastering such grammatical elements will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively and expressively.

Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher. The more you engage with the language, the more comfortable you will become. Happy learning!

Table of Contents - Armenian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• Armenian Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Yes/No Questions

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Gender and Plurals
• Personal Pronouns

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Adverbs of Time, Manner, and Place

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Armenian Traditions and Customs

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Traditional Music and Dance

Sources

• modern-eastern-armenian.pdf

Other Lessons

• Give your Opinion
• How to Use Have
• Definite Pronouns
• Verb Declension
• The Genitive Case
• Adjective Endings
• Expressing Politeness
• Comma and Colon Usage
• Future Indicative Tense
• The Past Perfect Tense