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As an Armenian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am delighted to have you in my class. In this lesson, we will learn basic Armenian words and phrases related to greetings and introductions. These words and phrases are essential in building rapport and connection with the Armenian people. The Armenian culture greatly values politeness and formality, so it is vital to learn the proper way of greeting and introducing oneself in Armenian.

Useful Phrases

Let's start with some key Armenian phrases that you can use every day:

• Բարև (barev) - Hello
• Ողջույն (oghjooyne) - Hi
• Բարև ձեզ (barev tzez) - Good morning
• բարի գիշեր (bari gisher) - Good evening
• Ցավում ես (tsavoom es) - How are you?
• Շնորհակալ եմ (shnorhakal em) - Thank you
• Սեռնամարտիկ (sernamartik) - Goodbye

Let's break down these phrases:

- Barev (Բարև) is the formal Armenian greeting that is used for any time of the day. - Oghjooyne (Ողջույն) is an informal way of saying hello. It is commonly used among peers, friends, or family members. - Barev tzez (Բարև ձեզ) is a more polite or formal way of greeting someone, particularly in the morning. Tzez is the formal version of the pronoun "you". - Bari gisher (Բարի գիշեր) is a more formal way of greeting someone in the evening. It literally means "good night" but is used to greet someone in the evening. - Tsavoom es (Ծավում ես) means "how are you?" Tsavoom is the Armenian word for "how". Es is the informal singular form of "you". - Shnorhakal em (Շնորհակալ եմ) is the proper way of saying "thank you" in Armenian. It is always used in formal settings. - Sernamartik (Սեռնամարտիկ) is the formal way of saying goodbye in Armenian.

These phrases can be used in both formal and informal settings, depending on the context of the conversation. For example, you can use "tsavoom es" when greeting a friend, but "barev tzez" is more appropriate when greeting a stranger or someone you don't know well.

Introducing Yourself

Now that you know some basic phrases, let's move on to introducing yourself. The key phrases to remember when introducing yourself are:

• Իմ անունն է (im anunne) - My name is...
• Ուրե՞մն եք ձեզ (uremne ek tzez) - Where are you from?
• Ես եմ (es em) - I am...
• Հայաստանից եմ (Hayastantsits em) - I am from Armenia.

Here is an example dialogue:

"Բարև, իմ անունն է Ջոն, Ուրե՞մն եք ձեզ?" (Barev, im anunne e John, Uremne ek tzez?) - Hello, my name is John. Where are you from?

"Շնորհակալ, ես եմ Թոմաս, ես Հայաստանից եմ." (Shnorhakal, es em Tomas, es Hayastantsits em.) - Thank you, I am Tomas, and I am from Armenia.

In Armenian culture, it is common to share personal information when first meeting someone. Therefore, it is common to ask questions about someone's background or where they come from. Remember to keep the tone formal when meeting someone for the first time.

Formal and Informal Pronouns

Armenian has formal and informal pronouns for addressing people. Understanding when to use each one is crucial. The informal pronoun is used for speaking to friends, family members, or strangers in casual settings. The formal pronoun is used in addressing elders, people in positions of authority, or strangers in a formal setting.

Here is a table showing the difference between the formal and informal pronouns:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
Դու	doo	informal (you)
Դուք	duke	formal (you)

As shown in the table, "doo" (Դու) is the informal version of "you" while "duke" (Դուք ) is the formal version.

1. 1. Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now learned basic Armenian words and phrases relating to greetings and introductions. With this knowledge, you will be able to connect more confidently with Armenian speakers. Remember to keep the tone formal when meeting someone for the first time, and only use informal pronouns with friends, family members, or people you are intimately familiar with. In the next lesson, we will cover basic Armenian vocabulary related to numbers and counting.

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• Games and Toys
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• Animals
• Business Terms
• Days of the Week and Months of the Year
• Numbers and Counting
• Time
• Days of the week
• Months of the Year
• Travel and Tourism

Sources

• from istanbul to baghdad — Armenian Lesson 2 - Greetings ...
• 7 Useful Lines To Introduce Yourself In Armenian - Ling App