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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on asking for directions in Armenian! This topic is of great importance when it comes to learning a new language, as it equips you with the necessary vocabulary to navigate and explore new places. In this lesson, we will delve into the various phrases and expressions you can use to ask for directions in Armenian. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently communicate with locals and find your way around Armenia. So let's get started!

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Before we dive into asking for directions, let's first familiarize ourselves with some essential vocabulary related to travel and transportation in Armenian. These words will come in handy when you need to understand directions or talk about different modes of transportation. Here are some key terms:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
աջ	aj	right
ձախ	dza-kh	left
հետո	he-to	straight ahead
ցանկալի	tsa-nka-li	desirable
տեսակ	te-sa-k	type
կարգավիճակ	kar-ga-vi-cha-k	condition
մասին	ma-sin	about
հարցում	har-tsu-m	inquiry
օգտագործել	og-ta-go-rtsel	to use
օգնել	og-nel	to help
ցուցակ	tsoo-tsa-k	list
ճիշտ	chi-sht	correct
սխալ	skhal	wrong
համեմատել	ha-me-ma-tel	to compare
թվարկել	toov-a-rel	to draw
մետր	me-ter	meter
վազում	va-zoom	to walk
մենք	menk	we
մինչեւ	min-chev	until
հարկավորել	har-ka-vo-rel	to cross
վերադարձնել	ve-ra-dar-ne-l	to return
շարունակել	sha-run-a-kel	to continue
կապնվել	ka-pn-vel	to connect
կապ	kap	connection
կայանք	ka-yank	life
մահ	mah	death
երեք	ye-rek	three

Asking for Directions[edit | edit source]

Now that we have familiarized ourselves with the necessary vocabulary, let's move on to expressing directions in Armenian. Whether you're lost or simply exploring a new city, knowing how to ask for directions is crucial. Here are some useful phrases and expressions to help you get started:

Asking for Directions[edit | edit source]

When asking for directions, it's important to be polite and respectful. Armenians are known for their warm hospitality, so don't be surprised if someone offers to guide you personally. Here are a few ways to ask for directions in Armenian:

Նարեկանում ե՞ք: (Na-ree-ka-num ye-kh?) - Excuse me, where am I?
Գարեջուր ե՞ք: (Ka-re-jur ye-kh?) - Excuse me, where is the train station?
Արագ խաղաղություն, որտե՞ղ է ավտոբուսային տեղափոխականը: (A-ra-g khaghagh-tyun, vortegh eh aw-to-boos-a-yi-ny te-gha-po-kha-kan-e?) - Excuse me, where is the bus stop?
Ուր է մեր հասցեն: (Oor eh mer has-tse-ny?) - Where is our address?
Գուցե հյուրասենյակը տեղափոխականից որտե՞ղ է: (Goo-tse hyu-ra-sen-ya-ky te-gha-po-kha-nee-ts vor-tegh eh?) - Can you tell me where the bathroom is?

Giving Directions[edit | edit source]

When giving directions in Armenian, it's important to be clear and specific. Here are some phrases you can use to guide someone in the right direction:

Ուրե՞՞ք եք գնում: (Oo-rekh ek gnoum?) - Where are you going?
Դեպի աջ գնեք: (De-pee adj gnekh) - Go to the right.
Դեպի ձախ գնեք: (De-pee dza-kh gnekh) - Go to the left.
Շարունակեք հետո: (Sha-run-a-kaykh he-to) - Continue straight ahead.
Հետաքրքրեք մինչեւ կայանքը: (He-tak-krek-ekh min-chev ka-yank-eh) - Keep going until the end.
Հարկավորեք ճիշտ կապնվել: (Har-ka-vo-rekh chi-sht ka-pn-vel) - You need to make a right turn.
Հարկավորեք վերադարձնել: (Har-ka-vo-rekh ve-ra-dar-ne-l) - You need to turn back.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Armenia is a country rich in history and culture, and this is reflected in the way people give and receive directions. Armenians are known for their hospitality and willingness to help others, so don't hesitate to ask for directions if you're lost. It's common for locals to go out of their way to guide you or even accompany you to your destination. This sense of community and generosity is deeply rooted in Armenian culture.

Armenians take great pride in their landmarks and historical sites. When giving directions, locals may refer to these landmarks as reference points. For example, they may say "Turn left at the statue of David of Sasun" or "Go straight until you reach the Cascade Complex." This allows visitors to not only find their way but also appreciate and learn more about Armenia's rich history and heritage.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Here are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned:

Exercise 1: Match the Armenian phrases with their English translations.

աջ
ձախ
հետո
ցանկալի
տեսակ
կարգավիճակ
մասին
հարցում
օգտագործել
օգնել
ցուցակ
ճիշտ
սխալ
համեմատել
թվարկել

a. desirable b. type c. condition d. about e. inquiry f. to use g. to help h. list i. correct j. wrong k. to compare l. to draw

Exercise 2: Imagine you are lost in Yerevan and need to ask for directions. Write down three questions you would ask a local.

Exercise 3: Pretend you are a local giving directions to a lost tourist. Write down step-by-step instructions to guide them to a popular tourist attraction in Yerevan.

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1:

a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l

Exercise 2: Answers will vary. Example: 1. Նարեկանում ե՞ք: (Na-ree-ka-num ye-kh?) - Excuse me, where am I? 2. Գարեջուր ե՞ք: (Ka-re-jur ye-kh?) - Excuse me, where is the train station? 3. Ուր է մեր հասցեն: (Oor eh mer has-tse-ny?) - Where is our address?

Exercise 3: Answers will vary. Example: 1. Go straight ahead until you reach Republic Square. 2. At Republic Square, turn left onto Abovyan Street. 3. Continue on Abovyan Street until you reach the Opera House. 4. The tourist attraction is located across the street from the Opera House.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to ask for directions in Armenian. This skill will greatly enhance your travel experiences in Armenia and allow you to connect with locals on a deeper level. Remember, Armenians are known for their hospitality, so don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Keep practicing and exploring the beautiful country of Armenia. Շնորհակալություն (Shnor-ha-la-koo-tyun)!

Table of Contents - Armenian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

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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-As a language teacher, I believe it is essential to learn vocabulary related to travel and transportation. Being able to ask for directions in Armenian can save you time and prevent frustration during your travels in Armenia. In this lesson, we will cover useful phrases and words related to asking for directions.
+== Introduction ==
+Welcome to the lesson on asking for directions in Armenian! This topic is of great importance when it comes to learning a new language, as it equips you with the necessary vocabulary to navigate and explore new places. In this lesson, we will delve into the various phrases and expressions you can use to ask for directions in Armenian. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently communicate with locals and find your way around Armenia. So let's get started!
-<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Introducing-Yourself|Introducing Yourself]] & [[Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Slangs-and-Colloquialisms|Slangs and Colloquialisms]].</span>
 == Vocabulary ==
-Let's start with some basic vocabulary that will come in handy when asking for directions.
+Before we dive into asking for directions, let's first familiarize ourselves with some essential vocabulary related to travel and transportation in Armenian. These words will come in handy when you need to understand directions or talk about different modes of transportation. Here are some key terms:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| աջ || aj || right
 |-
 | ձախ || dza-kh || left
 |-
-| աջ || aj || right
+| հետո || he-to || straight ahead
+|-
+| ցանկալի || tsa-nka-li || desirable
+|-
+| տեսակ || te-sa-k || type
+|-
+| կարգավիճակ || kar-ga-vi-cha-k || condition
+|-
+| մասին || ma-sin || about
+|-
+| հարցում || har-tsu-m || inquiry
+|-
+| օգտագործել || og-ta-go-rtsel || to use
+|-
+| օգնել || og-nel || to help
+|-
+| ցուցակ || tsoo-tsa-k || list
+|-
+| ճիշտ || chi-sht || correct
+|-
+| սխալ || skhal || wrong
+|-
+| համեմատել || ha-me-ma-tel || to compare
+|-
+| թվարկել || toov-a-rel || to draw
 |-
-| ուղիղ || ugh-eech || straight ahead
+| մետր || me-ter || meter
 |-
-| կարճ || karj || short
+| վազում || va-zoom || to walk
 |-
-| երկար || yer-kar || long
+| մենք || menk || we
 |-
-| միջավայր || mee-jaa-vai-r || place
+| մինչեւ || min-chev || until
 |-
-| հարևան || ha-re-vaan || neighbor
+| հարկավորել || har-ka-vo-rel || to cross
 |-
-| թանգարան || ta-ngaa-raan || store
+| վերադարձնել || ve-ra-dar-ne-l || to return
 |-
-| տաքսի || ta-ksee || taxi
+| շարունակել || sha-run-a-kel || to continue
 |-
-| այգու || a-ygou || bus
+| կապնվել || ka-pn-vel || to connect
 |-
-| մեքենա || me-ke-na || car
+| կապ || kap || connection
+|-
+| կայանք || ka-yank || life
+|-
+| մահ || mah || death
+|-
+| երեք || ye-rek || three
 |}
-Memorizing these words and their pronunciation will help you understand and communicate better with locals when asking for directions.
 == Asking for Directions ==
-Now that you know some essential vocabulary let's practice how to use it for asking for directions. Here are some examples of phrases you can use:
+Now that we have familiarized ourselves with the necessary vocabulary, let's move on to expressing directions in Armenian. Whether you're lost or simply exploring a new city, knowing how to ask for directions is crucial. Here are some useful phrases and expressions to help you get started:
-* Ներեցեք ուղիղ: (Nere-tsek ughi-gh) - Go straight ahead.
+=== Asking for Directions ===
-* Աջ գալու դեպքում աջ կարճ գոտում: (Ajj ga-lou dep-koum ahj karj gonoum) - In case you turn right, it's a short distance on your right.
-* Ձախ գալու դեպքում, դուք կարող եք տեսնել տարածքով սեղմած մեքենա: (Dza-kh ga-lou dep-koum, douk ka-ro-k yek te-se-nil ta-ra-tsovk seg-mats me-ke-na) - In case of turning left, you can see the blocked car located on the street.
-* Մե՞զ հասնելու համար որտեղ պետք է գնացեք: (Mez has-nelou ham-mar vortekh petk ee gnats-tsek) - Can you tell me where I should go?
-* Դուք չեք հասկանում, ինձ չե՞ք կարող օգնել: (Douk chekh has-khanoum, injou chekh ka-ro-k ognel) - You don't understand, can you help me?
-* Ուր է ... (Oor eh...) - Where is...?
-These phrases will help make your travel experience easier in Armenia by allowing you to communicate effectively when asking for directions.
-== Giving Directions ==
+When asking for directions, it's important to be polite and respectful. Armenians are known for their warm hospitality, so don't be surprised if someone offers to guide you personally. Here are a few ways to ask for directions in Armenian:
-Of course, asking for directions is only half the battle. You may also be asked by someone else for directions. Here are some essential phrases that you can use to give directions:
+* Նարեկանում ե՞ք: (Na-ree-ka-num ye-kh?) - Excuse me, where am I?
+* Գարեջուր ե՞ք: (Ka-re-jur ye-kh?) - Excuse me, where is the train station?
+* Արագ խաղաղություն, որտե՞ղ է ավտոբուսային տեղափոխականը: (A-ra-g khaghagh-tyun, vortegh eh aw-to-boos-a-yi-ny te-gha-po-kha-kan-e?) - Excuse me, where is the bus stop?
+* Ուր է մեր հասցեն: (Oor eh mer has-tse-ny?) - Where is our address?
+* Գուցե հյուրասենյակը տեղափոխականից որտե՞ղ է: (Goo-tse hyu-ra-sen-ya-ky te-gha-po-kha-nee-ts vor-tegh eh?) - Can you tell me where the bathroom is?
-* Աջ/ձախ գլուստ կամ բաց դեպքում... ((Ajj/dza-kh gou-loust kam bats dep-koum...) - In case of turning left/right or in an open space...
+=== Giving Directions ===
-* Դուք պետք է գնել կողմնակից, այնուհետև գանգատում ձեր ձախում/աջում է: (Douk petk eh ko-khmkits, ay-nou-het-ev ga-ngatoum dzer dza-khoum/ajoum eh.) - You should go to a corner and then turn left/right.
-* Այստեղ կա մի տեղ, կամ թանգարան, ուղիղ գնացեք: (Ay-ste-gh kah mee tehk, kam ta-ngaa-raan, ou-ghi-gh gnats-tsek) - There is a place or store, go straight ahead.
-* Մեքենան կանգ է կապել: (Me-ke-na-n gan e ka-pel) - The car broke down.
-Remember to speak slowly and clearly to be understood by non-native speakers. Also, use body language or draw on a piece of paper if necessary to help convey the message.
+When giving directions in Armenian, it's important to be clear and specific. Here are some phrases you can use to guide someone in the right direction:
-== Conclusion ==
+* Ուրե՞՞ք եք գնում: (Oo-rekh ek gnoum?) - Where are you going?
+* Դեպի աջ գնեք: (De-pee adj gnekh) - Go to the right.
+* Դեպի ձախ գնեք: (De-pee dza-kh gnekh) - Go to the left.
+* Շարունակեք հետո: (Sha-run-a-kaykh he-to) - Continue straight ahead.
+* Հետաքրքրեք մինչեւ կայանքը: (He-tak-krek-ekh min-chev ka-yank-eh) - Keep going until the end.
+* Հարկավորեք ճիշտ կապնվել: (Har-ka-vo-rekh chi-sht ka-pn-vel) - You need to make a right turn.
+* Հարկավորեք վերադարձնել: (Har-ka-vo-rekh ve-ra-dar-ne-l) - You need to turn back.
-In conclusion, learning how to ask for directions is an essential part of being able to communicate effectively when traveling. In this lesson, we covered essential vocabulary and useful phrases for asking and giving directions in Armenian. I encourage you to memorize these phrases and practice them whenever you have the opportunity. Keep in mind that language learning takes patience and dedication, but the reward is the ability to connect with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
+== Cultural Insights ==
-Thank you for learning with me, and I hope to see you in the next lesson.
+Armenia is a country rich in history and culture, and this is reflected in the way people give and receive directions. Armenians are known for their hospitality and willingness to help others, so don't hesitate to ask for directions if you're lost. It's common for locals to go out of their way to guide you or even accompany you to your destination. This sense of community and generosity is deeply rooted in Armenian culture.
+Armenians take great pride in their landmarks and historical sites. When giving directions, locals may refer to these landmarks as reference points. For example, they may say "Turn left at the statue of David of Sasun" or "Go straight until you reach the Cascade Complex." This allows visitors to not only find their way but also appreciate and learn more about Armenia's rich history and heritage.
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Here are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned:
+Exercise 1: Match the Armenian phrases with their English translations.
+# աջ
+# ձախ
+# հետո
+# ցանկալի
+# տեսակ
+# կարգավիճակ
+# մասին
+# հարցում
+# օգտագործել
+# օգնել
+# ցուցակ
+# ճիշտ
+# սխալ
+# համեմատել
+# թվարկել
+a. desirable
+b. type
+c. condition
+d. about
+e. inquiry
+f. to use
+g. to help
+h. list
+i. correct
+j. wrong
+k. to compare
+l. to draw
+Exercise 2: Imagine you are lost in Yerevan and need to ask for directions. Write down three questions you would ask a local.
+Exercise 3: Pretend you are a local giving directions to a lost tourist. Write down step-by-step instructions to guide them to a popular tourist attraction in Yerevan.
+== Solutions ==
+Exercise 1:
+# a
+# b
+# c
+# d
+# e
+# f
+# g
+# h
+# i
+# j
+# k
+# l
+Exercise 2: Answers will vary.
+Example:
+. Նարեկանում ե՞ք: (Na-ree-ka-num ye-kh?) - Excuse me, where am I?
+. Գարեջուր ե՞ք: (Ka-re-jur ye-kh?) - Excuse me, where is the train station?
+. Ուր է մեր հասցեն: (Oor eh mer has-tse-ny?) - Where is our address?
+Exercise 3: Answers will vary.
+Example:
+. Go straight ahead until you reach Republic Square.
+. At Republic Square, turn left onto Abovyan Street.
+. Continue on Abovyan Street until you reach the Opera House.
+. The tourist attraction is located across the street from the Opera House.
+== Conclusion ==
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to ask for directions in Armenian. This skill will greatly enhance your travel experiences in Armenia and allow you to connect with locals on a deeper level. Remember, Armenians are known for their hospitality, so don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Keep practicing and exploring the beautiful country of Armenia. Շնորհակալություն (Shnor-ha-la-koo-tyun)!
-<span link>Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: [[Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Vegetables|Vegetables]] & [[Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Proverbs-and-Maxims|Proverbs and Maxims]].</span>
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+* [https://theculturetrip.com/europe/armenia/articles/22-essential-armenian-phrases-you-should-know/ 22 Essential Armenian Phrases You Should Know]
+* [https://www.lingohut.com/en/v771690/armenian-lessons-directions Armenian lessons: Directions]
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