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Welcome to the lesson on Armenian Vocabulary focusing on numbers 1 through 20! Numbers play a crucial role in everyday communication, whether you're shopping, telling time, or simply counting items. Understanding how to express numbers in Armenian will not only enhance your vocabulary but also empower you to engage in more meaningful conversations.

In this lesson, we will explore:

• The numbers 1 to 20 in Armenian, including their pronunciation.

• Practical examples of how to use these numbers in various everyday contexts.

• Engaging exercises to practice and reinforce your learning.

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of basic numbers in Armenian, setting a strong foundation for your language journey!

Armenian Numbers (1-20)

Let's start by diving into the numbers themselves. Below is a comprehensive table displaying the numbers from 1 to 20 in Armenian, along with their pronunciation and English translation.

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
1	մեկը (mege)	one
2	երկու (yerku)	two
3	երեք (yerek)	three
4	չորս (chors)	four
5	հինգ (hing)	five
6	վեց (vets)	six
7	յոթ (yot)	seven
8	ութ (ut)	eight
9	ինը (inə)	nine
10	տաս (tas)	ten
11	տասնմեկ (tasnmeg)	eleven
12	տասներկու (tasnerku)	twelve
13	տասներեք (tasnereq)	thirteen
14	տասնչորս (tasnchors)	fourteen
15	տասնհինգ (tasnhing)	fifteen
16	տասնվեց (tasnvets)	sixteen
17	տասնյոթ (tasnyot)	seventeen
18	տասնութ (tasnut)	eighteen
19	տասնինը (tasninə)	nineteen
20	քսան (k’zan)	twenty

Practical Usage of Numbers

Now that we've covered the basics, let's explore how to use these numbers in everyday situations.

Counting Objects

When you're shopping or simply counting items, you can use these numbers easily. For example:

• "I want 3 apples."

• Armenian: "Ես ուզում եմ երեք խնձոր." (Yes uzum yem yerek khndzor.)

• "There are 5 books on the table."

• Armenian: "Այդ սեղանին հինգ գիրք կա." (Ayd seghanin hing girk ka.)

Telling Your Age

Knowing how to express your age in Armenian is essential. For instance:

• "I am 25 years old."

• Armenian: "Ես 25 տարեկան եմ." (Yes 25 tarekan yem.)

Note: When counting ages, you would need to know how to construct numbers beyond 20, but for now, let's stick to the basics.

Telling Time

Numbers are also integral when telling time. You might say:

• "It is 2 o'clock."

• Armenian: "Ժամը երկու է." (Zhame yerku e.)

• "I have a meeting at 10."

• Armenian: "Ես հանդիպում ունեմ տասին." (Yes handibum unem tasin.)

Exercises and Practice Scenarios

To help reinforce your understanding, here are some engaging exercises.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Translate the following sentences into Armenian, using the correct numbers.

1. I have ___ (3) friends.

2. She is ___ (18) years old.

3. There are ___ (10) chairs in the room.

Exercise 2: Matching

Match the Armenian numbers with their English equivalents.

1. տասնհինգ

2. ինը

3. քսան

4. վեց

5. երեք

Options:

• A. 6

• B. 15

• C. 9

• D. 20

• E. 3

Exercise 3: Counting Objects

Imagine you are at a market. How would you say the following?

1. 4 oranges

2. 7 bananas

3. 5 tomatoes

Exercise 4: Age Questions

Ask and answer the following questions in Armenian.

1. How old are you? (Use your age)

2. How old is your friend? (Assume their age is 22)

Exercise 5: Time Telling

Write down how you would express the following times in Armenian:

1. 1:00

2. 5:15

3. 8:30

Solutions to Exercises

Below are the solutions to the exercises you just completed.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

1. Ես ունեմ երեք ընկերներ: (Yes unem yerek ynkerner)

2. Նա 18 տարեկան է: (Na 18 tarekan e)

3. Սենյակում 10 աթոռ կա: (Senyakum 10 at’or ka)

Exercise 2: Matching

1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - D, 4 - A, 5 - E

Exercise 3: Counting Objects

1. չորս մանդարին (ch’ors mandarin)

2. յոթ բանան (yot banan)

3. հինգ լոլիկ (hing lolik)

Exercise 4: Age Questions

1. Ես 20 տարեկան եմ: (Yes 20 tarekan yem)

2. Նա 22 տարեկան է: (Na 22 tarekan e)

Exercise 5: Time Telling

1. Ժամը մեկ է (Zhame mek e)

2. Ժամը հինգը քսան է (Zhame hingu k’zan e)

3. Ժամը ութը կես է (Zhame ut’ə kes e)

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Armenian numbers from 1 to 20! You have taken an important step in your journey to mastering the Armenian language. Remember, practice makes perfect, so try to use these numbers in your daily conversations whenever possible.

Feel free to revisit this lesson as needed, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification. Enjoy your learning experience and stay tuned for the next lesson on telling time!

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

• Armenian numbers — Of Languages and Numbers
• Armenian lessons: Numbers 1 through 10

Other Lessons

• Animal
• Vocabulary for the Future Indicative
• Asking for Directions
• Countries Erkrner Երկրներ
• Introducing Yourself
• Farewell Հրաժեշտի արտահայտություններ
• Introduce Yourself Ինչպես ներկայանալ
• How to say Good Bye?
• Family
• Greetings Ողջույն

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