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As a native Armenian speaker and a teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to guide you through the process of learning one of the most fundamental aspects of Armenian grammar - the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order. This lesson is part of the larger "Complete 0 to A1 Armenian Course" and is specifically designed to help you establish a solid foundation in the basics of Armenian sentence structure.
== Introduction ==
 
<strong>What is Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) Word Order?</strong>
 
Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) is a type of sentence structure where the subject comes first, the verb comes second, and the object comes last. This means that the subject "performs" the action described by the verb on the object.
 
For example, in the following sentence: "Ես սիրում եմ աղանդերը" ("I love the food"), "Ես" ("I") is the subject, "սիրում եմ" ("love") is the verb, and "աղանդերը" ("the food") is the object. Therefore, the sentence follows the SVO word order.


<strong>Why is SVO Important?</strong>
In this lesson, you will learn about the basic sentence structure in Armenian, specifically the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order. Understanding sentence structure is essential in any language, as it allows us to form meaningful and coherent sentences. By mastering the SVO word order, you will be able to construct simple sentences and express yourself effectively in Armenian. Throughout this lesson, we will explore the rules and patterns of the SVO structure, provide numerous examples, and engage in exercises to practice what you have learned.


Understanding SVO is important in Armenian because most sentences are structured this way. Once you become familiar with this word order, constructing sentences will become much easier.
== Armenian Sentence Structure: Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) ==


Also, mastering the SVO word order is crucial in the process of learning other aspects of Armenian grammar, such as forming questions, negation, and complex sentence structures.  
Armenian follows a Subject-Verb-Object word order, which means that the subject of the sentence comes first, followed by the verb and then the object. This structure is similar to English and many other Indo-European languages. Let's break down each component of the SVO structure and examine its role in a sentence.


So, let's dive deeper into this essential aspect of the Armenian language!
=== Subject ===


<h3>Forming Simple Sentences with SVO</h3>
The subject of a sentence is the noun or pronoun that performs the action or that the sentence is about. It is the "doer" of the action. In Armenian, the subject usually comes at the beginning of the sentence. Here are some examples:


Before we delve into more complex sentence structures, let's start by practicing forming simple sentences with the SVO word order. Here are some examples:
* Հայաստանը (Hayastanը) - Armenia
* Ես (Yes) - I
* դպրոցը (dprotsը) - school


<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Examples:</strong></span>
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Ես կարող եմ || Es karogh em || I can
| Հայաստանը || Hayastanը || Armenia
|-
|-
| Ես սիրում եմ կարմիրը || Es sirum em karmirə || I love red
| Ես || Yes || I
|-
|-
| Դու միշտ պետք է անես ուտել || Du mist petk e anes utel || You always need to eat
| դպրոցը || dprotsը || school
|}
|}


<h3>Adding Adjectives</h3>
=== Verb ===


In Armenian, adjectives usually come after the noun they describe, and must agree with the noun in gender and number. For example, if the noun is masculine and singular, the adjective must also be masculine and singular. Here are some examples:
The verb is the action or state of being in a sentence. It expresses what the subject is doing or experiencing. In Armenian, the verb usually follows the subject. Here are some examples:
 
* է (e) - is/are
* սիրում եմ (sirum em) - I love
* կարող եմ (karoghem) - I can


<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Examples:</strong></span>
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{| class="wikitable"
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
| է || e || is/are
|-
|-
| Էս գինու շաբաթը վինո է || Es ginu shabati vino e || This wine is red
| սիրում եմ || sirum em || I love
|-
|-
| Դու միշտ պետք է խնձոր գումար գնես || Du mist petk e khndzor gumar gnəs || You always need to buy fresh vegetables
| կարող եմ || karoghem || I can
|}
|}


<h3>Asking Questions with SVO</h3>
=== Object ===
 
The object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb. It answers the question "whom" or "what" the action is done to. In Armenian, the object usually comes after the verb. Here are some examples:


Forming questions with SVO is straightforward in Armenian. You can either change the intonation of the sentence to make it sound like a question or use question words. Here are some examples:
* գրում եմ նորություններ (grum em norutyunner) - I write news
* ուտում եմ բարեկոն (utum em barekon) - I eat breakfast
* տանում եմ ձեր ծնունդ (tanum em dzer tsunund) - I give your present


<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Examples:</strong></span>
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
| գրում եմ նորություններ || grum em norutyunner || I write news
|-
|-
| Ո՞վ ես։ || Vo es? || Who are you?
| ուտում եմ բարեկոն || utum em barekon || I eat breakfast
|-
|-
| Ի՞նչ ես ուզում։ || Inch es uzoom? || What do you want?
| տանում եմ ձեր ծնունդ || tanum em dzer tsunund || I give your present
|-
| Դուք խնդրել եք պարզ լինել || Dukh khndrel ek parz linel || You need to be clear
|}
|}


<h3>Negating Sentences with SVO</h3>
== Regional Variations and Historical Background ==


To negate a sentence that follows the SVO word order in Armenian, you can simply add the negative particle "ոչ" ("not") before the verb. Here are some examples:
It is worth noting that while the SVO word order is the most common and widely used structure in Armenian, there are some regional variations and historical reasons for differences in sentence structure. In certain dialects of Armenian, such as the Eastern Armenian dialect, the word order can be more flexible, allowing for variations such as SOV (Subject-Object-Verb) or VSO (Verb-Subject-Object). These variations can be influenced by neighboring languages or historical developments within the Armenian language itself. However, for the purpose of this lesson and for learners of Armenian as a foreign language, we will focus on the standard SVO word order.


<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Examples:</strong></span>
== Exercises ==
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
Now it's time to put your knowledge of the Subject-Verb-Object structure to the test! Complete the following exercises by forming sentences using the given words and phrases. Remember to follow the SVO word order and use the appropriate verb form based on the subject.
|-
 
| Ես չեմ սիրում աղանդերը || Es chem sirum aghandery || I don’t love the food
1. Form a sentence using the words "Երկիրը" (country), "բարեկոն" (breakfast), and "սիրում եմ" (I love).
|-
2. Form a sentence using the words "դպրոցը" (school), "ուսումնասիրություն" (studying), and "աստված" (God).
| Սա ոչ բարձր մակարդակ չէ || Sa och barjr makardak chə || This is not a high quality
3. Form a sentence using the words "անձը" (person), "գնալ" (go), and "գյուղ" (village).
|-
| Դու չես մտածում || Du ches mtatsoum || You are not thinking
|}


<h3>Conclusion</h3>
== Solutions ==


By now, you should have a solid grasp of the basic Armenian sentence structure that follows the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order. This will serve as the foundation for more complex sentence structures that we will cover in later lessons.
1. Երկիրը բարեկոնը սիրում եմ։ (Yerkirը barekonը sirum em.) - I love the country.
2. դպրոցը ուսումնասիրությունը աստվածը սիրում է։ (dprotsը usumnasirutը asdvatsը sirum e.) - God loves studying at school.
3. Անձը գնալը գյուղում է։ (Anjը gnalը gyughum e.) - The person goes to the village.


As always, practice makes perfect. Try constructing your own sentences, and don't be afraid to make mistakes. With patience and determination, you will quickly become proficient in this fundamental aspect of Armenian grammar.
== Conclusion ==


I hope you are finding this lesson useful and informative. In the next lesson, we will learn how to form simple yes/no questions in Armenian. Stay tuned!
Congratulations! You have now learned the basic sentence structure in Armenian, specifically the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order. By understanding the role of the subject, verb, and object in a sentence, you can construct simple sentences and express yourself effectively in Armenian. Remember to practice forming sentences using the SVO structure and continue building your vocabulary and grammar knowledge. In the next lesson, we will explore yes/no questions in Armenian and how to form them using the SVO word order. Keep up the great work!


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==Sources==
* [https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Armenian/Grammar Armenian/Grammar - Wikibooks, open books for an open world]


==Related Lessons==
 
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Irregular-Present-Tense-Verbs|Irregular Present Tense Verbs]]
* [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Irregular-Present-Tense-Verbs|Irregular Present Tense Verbs]]
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* [https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Armenian/Grammar Armenian/Grammar - Wikibooks, open books for an open world]


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, you will learn about the basic sentence structure in Armenian, specifically the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order. Understanding sentence structure is essential in any language, as it allows us to form meaningful and coherent sentences. By mastering the SVO word order, you will be able to construct simple sentences and express yourself effectively in Armenian. Throughout this lesson, we will explore the rules and patterns of the SVO structure, provide numerous examples, and engage in exercises to practice what you have learned.

Armenian Sentence Structure: Subject-Verb-Object (SVO)[edit | edit source]

Armenian follows a Subject-Verb-Object word order, which means that the subject of the sentence comes first, followed by the verb and then the object. This structure is similar to English and many other Indo-European languages. Let's break down each component of the SVO structure and examine its role in a sentence.

Subject[edit | edit source]

The subject of a sentence is the noun or pronoun that performs the action or that the sentence is about. It is the "doer" of the action. In Armenian, the subject usually comes at the beginning of the sentence. Here are some examples:

  • Հայաստանը (Hayastanը) - Armenia
  • Ես (Yes) - I
  • դպրոցը (dprotsը) - school
Armenian Pronunciation English
Հայաստանը Hayastanը Armenia
Ես Yes I
դպրոցը dprotsը school

Verb[edit | edit source]

The verb is the action or state of being in a sentence. It expresses what the subject is doing or experiencing. In Armenian, the verb usually follows the subject. Here are some examples:

  • է (e) - is/are
  • սիրում եմ (sirum em) - I love
  • կարող եմ (karoghem) - I can
է e is/are
սիրում եմ sirum em I love
կարող եմ karoghem I can

Object[edit | edit source]

The object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb. It answers the question "whom" or "what" the action is done to. In Armenian, the object usually comes after the verb. Here are some examples:

  • գրում եմ նորություններ (grum em norutyunner) - I write news
  • ուտում եմ բարեկոն (utum em barekon) - I eat breakfast
  • տանում եմ ձեր ծնունդ (tanum em dzer tsunund) - I give your present
գրում եմ նորություններ grum em norutyunner I write news
ուտում եմ բարեկոն utum em barekon I eat breakfast
տանում եմ ձեր ծնունդ tanum em dzer tsunund I give your present

Regional Variations and Historical Background[edit | edit source]

It is worth noting that while the SVO word order is the most common and widely used structure in Armenian, there are some regional variations and historical reasons for differences in sentence structure. In certain dialects of Armenian, such as the Eastern Armenian dialect, the word order can be more flexible, allowing for variations such as SOV (Subject-Object-Verb) or VSO (Verb-Subject-Object). These variations can be influenced by neighboring languages or historical developments within the Armenian language itself. However, for the purpose of this lesson and for learners of Armenian as a foreign language, we will focus on the standard SVO word order.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge of the Subject-Verb-Object structure to the test! Complete the following exercises by forming sentences using the given words and phrases. Remember to follow the SVO word order and use the appropriate verb form based on the subject.

1. Form a sentence using the words "Երկիրը" (country), "բարեկոն" (breakfast), and "սիրում եմ" (I love). 2. Form a sentence using the words "դպրոցը" (school), "ուսումնասիրություն" (studying), and "աստված" (God). 3. Form a sentence using the words "անձը" (person), "գնալ" (go), and "գյուղ" (village).

Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Երկիրը բարեկոնը սիրում եմ։ (Yerkirը barekonը sirum em.) - I love the country. 2. դպրոցը ուսումնասիրությունը աստվածը սիրում է։ (dprotsը usumnasirutը asdvatsը sirum e.) - God loves studying at school. 3. Անձը գնալը գյուղում է։ (Anjը gnalը gyughum e.) - The person goes to the village.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have now learned the basic sentence structure in Armenian, specifically the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order. By understanding the role of the subject, verb, and object in a sentence, you can construct simple sentences and express yourself effectively in Armenian. Remember to practice forming sentences using the SVO structure and continue building your vocabulary and grammar knowledge. In the next lesson, we will explore yes/no questions in Armenian and how to form them using the SVO word order. Keep up the great work!

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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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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