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Armenian → Vocabulary → Food and Drinks

In this lesson, I will introduce you to some basic Armenian vocabulary terms used when discussing food and drinks. Armenians love their cuisine, and it is an essential part of their culture. So, let's familiarize ourselves with the terms to prepare for the time when we can visit Armenia and enjoy their delicious food!

Basic Food Vocabulary

Here are some of the most commonly used food items:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
աղ	agh	fish
մսամբ	msamb	beef
այլ	ayl	chicken
կարկանդի	karkandi	carrot
տաքդեղ	takdegh	tomato
հաց	hats	bread
ձուկ	juk	cucumber
խոհանոց	khohanots	kitchen

Fruits and Vegetables

When it comes to fruits and vegetables, Armenians love to include them in their dishes. Here are some of the most commonly used items:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
բանակ	banak	apple
կապիկ	kapik	pepper
շուն	shun	dogwood berry
կարմիր	karmir	red
խնձոր	khndzor	pear
պղպեղ	pghpegh	watermelon
խամբ	khamb	grape
բանձրակ	banjrrak	apricot

Beverages

Armenians enjoy a good drink with their meals. Below are some common beverages:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
ջուր	jur	water
ընկույզ	engkuyz	coffee
խմբագիր	khmbagir	juice
գազան	gazan	soda
թեյ	tey	tea
ինչ որ բան	inch vor ban	something alcoholic
գիմմ	gimm	beer
կիսված ջուր	kisvats jur	ice tea or lemonade

Now that you know some of the essential food and drink terms, you can confidently order off a menu or grocery shop in Armenia. Keep practicing your vocabulary as we move on to other Armenian Lessons!

Related Lessons

• Family Members and Relationships
• Transportation
• Fruits
• Count from 1 to 10
• Vocabulary for the Past Tense
• Animal
• Numbers and Counting
• Business Terms
• Days O'rer Օրեր
• Idiomatic Phrases

Sources

• Let's Learn Armenian: Food & Drinks: Armenian Picture Words Book ...