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Welcome to today's lesson on Armenian Vocabulary, focusing on Family Members and Relationships! Understanding family terms is essential in any language, as it forms the foundation of how we connect with each other. In Armenian culture, family is a central part of life, and knowing how to refer to family members is vital for meaningful conversations.

In this lesson, we will explore various family-related vocabulary, delve into the nuances of relationships, and provide you with practical exercises to reinforce your learning. By the end of this lesson, you'll not only know the words but also feel more confident in discussing your family in Armenian.

Importance of Family Vocabulary in Armenian

Family vocabulary is essential in Armenian as it reflects the cultural values surrounding relationships and social structures. In Armenian society, family ties are often very strong, and understanding these terms can help you appreciate the culture more deeply. Whether it's talking about your own family or making connections with others, knowing how to express familial relationships can make your conversations richer and more meaningful.

Overview of Family Members

Let's start with the basic family terms that you will frequently use in conversations. Below is a table that lists the most common family members in Armenian along with their pronunciation and English translation.

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
մայր	mayr	mother
հայր	hayr	father
եղբայր	yeghbayr	brother
քույր	k'uyr	sister
որդի	vordi	son
դուստր	doost'r	daughter
պապ	pap	grandfather
տատ	tat	grandmother
զարմիկ	zarmik	cousin
ամուսին	amousin	spouse

Expanding on Family Relationships

Now that we have the basic vocabulary down, let’s discuss how to describe relationships among family members. In Armenian, relationships can be expressed using specific terms that denote various connections. Here are some examples:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
ընտանիք	untanik	family
ընտանիքի անդամ	untaniki andam	family member
հարազատ	harazat	relative
ընկեր	ynker	friend
եղբայրություն	yeghbayrutyun	brotherhood
քույրություն	k'uyrut'yun	sisterhood
ամուսնական	amousnakan	marital
որդիական	vordiakan	parental (of son)
դուստրական	doost'rakan	parental (of daughter)
խնամի	khnami	in-law

Describing Relationships

When discussing family, you might want to express how you are related to someone. Here are some phrases that can help you describe relationships:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
Ես ունեմ մի եղբայր	Yes un'em mi yeghbayr	I have a brother
Մեր մայրն է	Mer mayrn e	She is our mother
Նա իմ քույրս է	Na im k'uyrs e	She is my sister
Նա է իմ հայրը	Na e im hayry	He is my father
Նրանք իմ զարմիկներն են	Nrank im zarmikner'n en	They are my cousins
Մենք ունենք մեծ ընտանիք	Menk un'enq mets untanik	We have a big family
Այդ մարդը իմ ամուսնին է	Ayd mard@ im amousnin e	That person is my husband
Նա իմ տատիկս է	Na im tatiks e	She is my grandmother
Այդ աղջիկը իմ դուստրս է	Ayd aghj'ik@ im doost'r@s e	That girl is my daughter
Մենք հարազատներ ենք	Menk harazatner yenk	We are relatives

Practice Exercises

Now that we've covered the vocabulary and phrases, it's time for you to practice! Here are some exercises designed to reinforce your learning:

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct family member term.

1. Ես ունեմ մի ______. (I have a ______.)

2. Նա իմ ______ է. (He/She is my ______.)

3. Նրանք իմ ______ են. (They are my ______.)

Answers:

1. եղբայր (yeghbayr) / քույր (k'uyr)

2. հայրը (hayr) / մայրը (mayr)

3. զարմիկները (zarmikner)

Exercise 2: Matching

Match the Armenian terms with their English translations.

1. մայր A. father

2. հայր B. mother

3. դուստր C. daughter

4. որդի D. son

Answers:

1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D

Exercise 3: Translation

Translate the following sentences into Armenian.

1. My brother is very tall.

2. They are my grandparents.

3. I have a big family.

Answers:

1. Իմ եղբայրս շատ բարձր է. (Im yeghbayrs shat bardzr e.)

2. Նրանք իմ պապերն են. (Nrank im papern en.)

3. Ես ունեմ մեծ ընտանիք. (Yes un'em mets untanik.)

Exercise 4: Family Tree Drawing

Draw your family tree and label each member in Armenian.

Answers: (This is subjective; students will create their own family trees.)

Exercise 5: Role Play

In pairs, role-play a conversation where you introduce your family members to each other. Use at least five of the vocabulary words learned.

Answers: (Students will present their conversations in class.)

Exercise 6: Sentence Creation

Create sentences using the words: ամուսին, դուստր, and զարմիկ.

Answers: (Students will create their own sentences.)

Exercise 7: True or False

Write 'True' or 'False' next to the statement based on your understanding of family relationships.

1. "Հայրը" means mother. _____

2. "Քույր" means brother. _____

3. "Դուստր" means daughter. _____

Answers:

1. False

2. False

3. True

Exercise 8: Vocabulary Quiz

Write down as many family member terms as you can in Armenian within 2 minutes.

Answers: (This is subjective; students will write their own answers.)

Exercise 9: Family Descriptions

Write a short paragraph describing your family using at least five Armenian family vocabulary words.

Answers: (Students will write their own descriptions.)

Exercise 10: Conversation Practice

Practice with a partner, asking each other about family members and responding with the appropriate vocabulary.

Answers: (This is subjective; students will practice conversational skills.)

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Armenian family vocabulary! You have learned essential terms and phrases that will help you discuss your family and relationships in Armenian. Remember, practice is key, so continue to use these words in your conversations and written work. You are one step closer to mastering the Armenian language! Keep up the fantastic work, and see you in the next lesson!

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

• Family words in Eastern Armenian
• Armenian language - Wikipedia

Other Lessons

• Slangs and Colloquialisms
• Drinks
• Nature
• Feelings and Emotions
• Weather and Seasons
• Languages Lezowner Լեզուներ
• Frequently Used Verbs
• Basic words
• Food and Drinks
• Acronyms and Initialisms