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== Introduction ==
 
Welcome to the lesson on Armenian punctuation rules! In this lesson, we will delve into the proper usage of commas and colons in the Armenian language. Understanding these punctuation marks is essential for effective communication and clear writing in Armenian. We will explore the rules and guidelines for using commas and colons, providing you with numerous examples to illustrate each point. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of how to use these punctuation marks correctly in your Armenian writing.
 
== Importance of Comma and Colon Usage ==
 
Punctuation marks play a crucial role in any language, including Armenian. They help to clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and structure sentences. The comma and colon are two fundamental punctuation marks that are used extensively in Armenian writing. Understanding their proper usage is essential for constructing clear and coherent sentences.


As a language teacher specializing in Armenian, I often receive this question from my students: what are the rules for using commas and colons in Armenian sentences? In this lesson, I will provide a comprehensive explanation of these rules to help you improve your Armenian writing skills.  
Commas are used to separate elements within a sentence, such as clauses, phrases, or items in a list. They help to avoid confusion and ensure that the reader understands the intended meaning. Colons, on the other hand, are used to introduce lists, explanations, or quotations. They provide a clear signal to the reader that important information is about to follow.


In this lesson, we will explore the specific rules and guidelines for using commas and colons in Armenian. We will provide you with examples and practice exercises to reinforce your understanding. Let's dive in!


<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Past-Progressive-Tense|Past Progressive Tense]] & [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood-Past-Conditional|Conditional Mood Past Conditional]].</span>
== Comma Usage ==
== Comma Usage ==


Commas, like in most languages, are used in Armenian to separate clauses or phrases in a sentence, to create a pause or to distinguish between items in a list. Here are some of the most common situations where you may need to use a comma in Armenian:
The comma is a versatile punctuation mark that is used to create pauses and separate sentence elements. In Armenian, there are several situations where commas are commonly used. Let's explore each of these situations in detail.
 
=== 1. Separating Items in a List ===
 
One of the primary uses of commas in Armenian is to separate items in a list. Whether it's a list of nouns, adjectives, or phrases, commas help to clearly distinguish each item. Here are a few examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| Գլխավոր, մանկ, գործակալ || Glkhavor, mank, gortsakal || Head, child, worker
|-
| համարյա, մարդիկ, գործեր || hamarya, mardik, gortser || Numbers, people, workers
|}


=== Separating Clauses ===
In the first example, the comma separates the items "գլխավոր" (head), "մանկ" (child), and "գործակալ" (worker). In the second example, the comma separates the items "համարյա" (numbers), "մարդիկ" (people), and "գործեր" (workers).


When a sentence contains more than one clause, you can usually separate them with a comma. However, it is important to use a connector word along with the comma. Here are some examples:
=== 2. Separating Clauses ===


* Նա գնում է գրք, իսկ ես կարող եմ նրացից ասել: (na gnum e grk, isk yes karogh em nrac'ic' asel) – He is buying a book, but I can tell him.
Commas are also used to separate clauses within a sentence. This helps to indicate pauses and create a clear structure. Here are a few examples:
* Ես բան չեմ հասկանում, ինչում ծանուցում կգտնեմ: (es ban chem haskanum, inchum canum kgtneam) – I don’t understand anything, but I will find out in the notification.


=== Separating Phrases ===
* Ես գիտեմ, որ դու ունես միայն մի աշխարհում: (Yes gitem, vor du unes miayn mi ashkharhum.) - I know that you only have one world.
* Բայց նա չի գիտի, թե ի՞նչ կատարել: (Bayts na chi giti, te inch katarrel.) - But he doesn't know what to do.


In Armenian sentences, it is common to separate phrases with commas to make it easier to read and to prevent ambiguity. Here are some examples:
In the first example, the comma separates the clauses "Ես գիտեմ" (I know) and "որ դու ունես միայն մի աշխարհում" (that you only have one world). In the second example, the comma separates the clauses "Բայց նա չի գիտի" (But he doesn't know) and "թե ի՞նչ կատարել" (what to do).


* Գիտես, որ ինչպես փոքր է հարմար մեկ մարդ, այնքան մեծ է նրա նվիրումը: (gites, vor inchpes pok'r e hramar mek mard, aynk'an mec e nra nvirvumy) – You know how much a small kind deed means to a person? It means a lot to him.
=== 3. Setting Off Non-Essential Information ===
* Թույլ ե՞ս տալիս կորցնել, թե փոքր թիվը ավելի քիչն է, թե մեծատառով, հատուկ սիմբոլերով և այլն: (tuyl es t\_lic' korc'nel, te pok'r ti'vy aveli q'ic'n e, te mecatorov, hatuk simboleroov yev aylne) – Do you allow rounding, either to a small number or to capital, special symbols, etc.?


=== Creating a Pause ===
Commas are used to set off non-essential information within a sentence. This information is not necessary for understanding the main point of the sentence. Here's an example:


When you want to create a pause for emphasis or clarity, you can use a comma in Armenian to separate the phrases:
* Այդ գազանը, որ ես գրանցվել եմ, շատ շատ մուտք անում: (Aydz gazan, vor es grantsvel em, shat shat mutk anum.) - That gas, which I have registered, has a lot of input.


* Գարշեր ունեն, բայց երբեմն թույլ է ընդունելու, ենթադրվում է այնպես ելքը կանխարգելին կլինի: (Garshery unen, bayc' erberz tuy kgtnealu, ent'adruvum e aynpepes yelk'y kanxarelilin klini) – They have cliffs, but sometimes it's allowed to accept, it is assumed that the output will be preloaded like a canyon.
In this example, the comma sets off the non-essential information "որ ես գրանցվել եմ" (which I have registered). This information provides additional context but is not necessary for understanding the main point of the sentence.
* Տեսարանից եկեղեցու այցելուն, այնպես պետք է, իրարից հեռավոր լինելով, սովորաբար ուշադրվի երկու նկարների միջև: (Tesaranic' yeghets'u ac'elun, aynpepes petk'y e, iraric' heravor linylov, sovorabar ushadrvy yergu nkarneri mijy) – A visitor from the theater to the church should, being far from each other, usually pay attention to two pictures.


=== Separating List Items ===
=== 4. Separating Adjectives ===


When you have a list of items or actions in Armenian that you want to write down, you can separate them with commas. Here are some examples:
When multiple adjectives are used to describe a noun, commas are used to separate them. This helps to clearly distinguish each adjective. Here's an example:


* Նա արդեն իմացավ, որ մեր ինքները կարևոր են ուրիշների համար, օրինակ իսկություն, հատուկ բնություն, ֆեմինիզմ: (na ard'en imac'c'av, vor mer inknery karevor en urishtneri hamar, orinak iskutyun, hatuk bnutyun, feminizm) – He already knew that our prejudices were important to others, such as equality, uniqueness, feminism.
* Մեծ, կարճ, բարեկամ գիտեմ դու։ (Mets, karj, barekam gitem du.) - I know that you are big, short, and kind.
 
In this example, the comma separates the adjectives "Մեծ" (big), "կարճ" (short), and "բարեկամ" (kind) that describe the noun "դու" (you).
 
=== 5. Addressing Someone Directly ===
 
When addressing someone directly in a sentence, a comma is used to separate the name or title from the rest of the sentence. Here's an example:
 
* Սարգիս, պատրաստվիր այս գրառումները: (Sargis, patrastvir ays grarumner.) - Sargis, prepare these documents.
 
In this example, the comma separates the name "Սարգիս" (Sargis) from the rest of the sentence, which is the command to prepare the documents.
 
== Colon Usage ==
 
The colon is another important punctuation mark in Armenian. It is primarily used to introduce lists, explanations, or quotations. Let's explore each of these situations in detail.
 
=== 1. Introducing a List ===
 
One of the main uses of the colon in Armenian is to introduce a list. The colon signals to the reader that a list is about to follow. Here's an example:
 
* Այս երկու բառերը նշանակում են հետևյալը՝ առանց անկանխիկ համարժեքության՝ համարժեքության՝ գումարման՝ համարժեքության տարբերության՝ համարժեքության։ (Ays yerkou bareery nshanakum en heteval' arants ankankhik hamardzekutyun' hamardzekutyun' gummarman hamardzekutyun' hamardzekutyun tarberut' hamardzekutyun.) - These two words signify the following: for unconditional solidarity, for unconditional support, for unconditional payment, for unconditional difference, for unconditional love.
 
In this example, the colon introduces the list of explanations that follow. The list includes the phrases "առանց անկանխիկ համարժեքության" (for unconditional solidarity), "համարժեքության" (for unconditional support), "գումարման" (for unconditional payment), "համարժեքության տարբերության" (for unconditional difference), and "համարժեքության" (for unconditional love).
 
=== 2. Introducing an Explanation ===
 
Colons can also be used to introduce an explanation or elaboration. They signal that the following information provides further detail or clarification. Here's an example:
 
* Ի՞նչ նախատեսված էր այդպես՝ ստուգեք։ (Inch nakhatesev er aydpes, stugek.) - What was planned like that: check it.
 
In this example, the colon introduces the explanation "ստուգեք" (check it) that provides further detail on what was planned.
 
=== 3. Introducing a Quotation ===
 
When introducing a quotation in Armenian, a colon is commonly used. The colon signals that the following text is a direct quote. Here's an example:
 
* Ի՞նչ էր ասել Մարիամը՝ «Ինձ հետ գնում էր իր երեսը»։ (Inch er asel Mariamy, "Indz het gnum er ir eres.".) - What did Mariam say: "She was going with me."
 
In this example, the colon introduces the quotation "«Ինձ հետ գնում էր իր երեսը»" ("She was going with me") spoken by Mariam.
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now it's time to put your comma and colon usage skills to the test! Here are some practice exercises for you to complete. After each exercise, you will find the solutions and explanations.
 
=== Exercise 1: List Separation ===
 
Separate the items in the following lists using commas:
 
* երես, ակնոց, բազմանդամ
* գումարան, բուժաման, բուժաման։
 
=== Exercise 2: Clause Separation ===
 
Separate the clauses in the following sentences using commas:
 
* Ես չեմ գիտակցում, որ ինչպե՞ս պարտվելու։
* Չեմ գիտակցում, որ դու ի՞նչ կատարես։
 
=== Exercise 3: Non-Essential Information ===
 
Identify the non-essential information in the following sentences and set it off with commas:
 
* Ես պատրաստ եմ, բայց չեմ հասկանում, թե ինչպես մեռնել։
* Ես ցանկանում եմ, որ դու գնաս, բայց տեսնես, այնքան նորացնել է։
 
=== Exercise 4: Adjective Separation ===
 
Separate the adjectives describing the nouns in the following sentences using commas:
 
* սաուն, կարմիր, մարմնաքաշում շատ հեշտ է։
* մեծ, լայն, բարեկամ գազաններից կարելի է ընտանիք կազմել։
 
== Solutions and Explanations ==
 
=== Exercise 1: List Separation ===
 
* երես, ակնոց, բազմանդամ
* գումարան, բուժաման, բուժաման։
 
Explanation: In the first list, the items "երես" (eyes), "ակնոց" (glasses), and "բազմանդամ" (multiplication) are separated by commas. In the second list, the items "գումարան" (bank), "բուժաման" (treatment), and "բուժաման" (treatment) are also separated by commas.
 
=== Exercise 2: Clause Separation ===
 
* Ես չեմ գիտակցում, որ ինչպե՞ս պարտվելու։
* Չեմ գիտակցում, որ դու ի՞նչ կատարես։
 
Explanation: In the first sentence, the clauses "Ես չեմ գիտակցում" (I don't know) and "որ ինչպե՞ս պարտվելու" (how to proceed) are separated by a comma. In the second sentence, the clauses "Չեմ գիտակցում" (I don't know) and "որ դու ի՞նչ կատարես" (what you're doing) are also separated by a comma.
 
=== Exercise 3: Non-Essential Information ===
 
* Ես պատրաստ եմ, բայց չեմ հասկանում, թե ինչպես մեռնել։
* Ես ցանկանում եմ, որ դու գնաս, բայց տեսնես, այնքան նորացնել է։
 
Explanation: In the first sentence, the non-essential information "թե ինչպես մեռնել" (how to die) is set off with commas. In the second sentence, the non-essential information "այնքան նորացնել է" (how much it has improved) is also set off with commas.
 
=== Exercise 4: Adjective Separation ===
 
* սաուն, կարմիր, մարմնաքաշում շատ հեշտ է։
* մեծ, լայն, բարեկամ գազաններից կարելի է ընտանիք կազմել։
 
Explanation: In the first sentence, the adjectives "սաուն" (blue), "կարմիր" (red), and "մարմնաքաշում" (bodybuilding) are separated by commas. In the second sentence, the adjectives "մեծ" (big), "լայն" (wide), and "բարեկամ" (kind) that describe the noun "գազաններից" (from gases) are also separated by commas.
 
== Conclusion ==
 
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Armenian comma and colon usage! You have learned the rules and guidelines for using commas and colons correctly in Armenian writing. Remember to use commas to separate items in a list, clauses, non-essential information, and adjectives. Use colons to introduce lists, explanations, and quotations. Practice using commas and colons in your own writing to reinforce your understanding. Keep up the great work and continue to improve your Armenian language skills!
 
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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on Armenian punctuation rules! In this lesson, we will delve into the proper usage of commas and colons in the Armenian language. Understanding these punctuation marks is essential for effective communication and clear writing in Armenian. We will explore the rules and guidelines for using commas and colons, providing you with numerous examples to illustrate each point. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of how to use these punctuation marks correctly in your Armenian writing.

Importance of Comma and Colon Usage

Punctuation marks play a crucial role in any language, including Armenian. They help to clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and structure sentences. The comma and colon are two fundamental punctuation marks that are used extensively in Armenian writing. Understanding their proper usage is essential for constructing clear and coherent sentences.

Commas are used to separate elements within a sentence, such as clauses, phrases, or items in a list. They help to avoid confusion and ensure that the reader understands the intended meaning. Colons, on the other hand, are used to introduce lists, explanations, or quotations. They provide a clear signal to the reader that important information is about to follow.

In this lesson, we will explore the specific rules and guidelines for using commas and colons in Armenian. We will provide you with examples and practice exercises to reinforce your understanding. Let's dive in!

Comma Usage

The comma is a versatile punctuation mark that is used to create pauses and separate sentence elements. In Armenian, there are several situations where commas are commonly used. Let's explore each of these situations in detail.

1. Separating Items in a List

One of the primary uses of commas in Armenian is to separate items in a list. Whether it's a list of nouns, adjectives, or phrases, commas help to clearly distinguish each item. Here are a few examples:

Armenian Pronunciation English Translation
Գլխավոր, մանկ, գործակալ Glkhavor, mank, gortsakal Head, child, worker
համարյա, մարդիկ, գործեր hamarya, mardik, gortser Numbers, people, workers

In the first example, the comma separates the items "գլխավոր" (head), "մանկ" (child), and "գործակալ" (worker). In the second example, the comma separates the items "համարյա" (numbers), "մարդիկ" (people), and "գործեր" (workers).

2. Separating Clauses

Commas are also used to separate clauses within a sentence. This helps to indicate pauses and create a clear structure. Here are a few examples:

  • Ես գիտեմ, որ դու ունես միայն մի աշխարհում: (Yes gitem, vor du unes miayn mi ashkharhum.) - I know that you only have one world.
  • Բայց նա չի գիտի, թե ի՞նչ կատարել: (Bayts na chi giti, te inch katarrel.) - But he doesn't know what to do.

In the first example, the comma separates the clauses "Ես գիտեմ" (I know) and "որ դու ունես միայն մի աշխարհում" (that you only have one world). In the second example, the comma separates the clauses "Բայց նա չի գիտի" (But he doesn't know) and "թե ի՞նչ կատարել" (what to do).

3. Setting Off Non-Essential Information

Commas are used to set off non-essential information within a sentence. This information is not necessary for understanding the main point of the sentence. Here's an example:

  • Այդ գազանը, որ ես գրանցվել եմ, շատ շատ մուտք անում: (Aydz gazan, vor es grantsvel em, shat shat mutk anum.) - That gas, which I have registered, has a lot of input.

In this example, the comma sets off the non-essential information "որ ես գրանցվել եմ" (which I have registered). This information provides additional context but is not necessary for understanding the main point of the sentence.

4. Separating Adjectives

When multiple adjectives are used to describe a noun, commas are used to separate them. This helps to clearly distinguish each adjective. Here's an example:

  • Մեծ, կարճ, բարեկամ գիտեմ դու։ (Mets, karj, barekam gitem du.) - I know that you are big, short, and kind.

In this example, the comma separates the adjectives "Մեծ" (big), "կարճ" (short), and "բարեկամ" (kind) that describe the noun "դու" (you).

5. Addressing Someone Directly

When addressing someone directly in a sentence, a comma is used to separate the name or title from the rest of the sentence. Here's an example:

  • Սարգիս, պատրաստվիր այս գրառումները: (Sargis, patrastvir ays grarumner.) - Sargis, prepare these documents.

In this example, the comma separates the name "Սարգիս" (Sargis) from the rest of the sentence, which is the command to prepare the documents.

Colon Usage

The colon is another important punctuation mark in Armenian. It is primarily used to introduce lists, explanations, or quotations. Let's explore each of these situations in detail.

1. Introducing a List

One of the main uses of the colon in Armenian is to introduce a list. The colon signals to the reader that a list is about to follow. Here's an example:

  • Այս երկու բառերը նշանակում են հետևյալը՝ առանց անկանխիկ համարժեքության՝ համարժեքության՝ գումարման՝ համարժեքության տարբերության՝ համարժեքության։ (Ays yerkou bareery nshanakum en heteval' arants ankankhik hamardzekutyun' hamardzekutyun' gummarman hamardzekutyun' hamardzekutyun tarberut' hamardzekutyun.) - These two words signify the following: for unconditional solidarity, for unconditional support, for unconditional payment, for unconditional difference, for unconditional love.

In this example, the colon introduces the list of explanations that follow. The list includes the phrases "առանց անկանխիկ համարժեքության" (for unconditional solidarity), "համարժեքության" (for unconditional support), "գումարման" (for unconditional payment), "համարժեքության տարբերության" (for unconditional difference), and "համարժեքության" (for unconditional love).

2. Introducing an Explanation

Colons can also be used to introduce an explanation or elaboration. They signal that the following information provides further detail or clarification. Here's an example:

  • Ի՞նչ նախատեսված էր այդպես՝ ստուգեք։ (Inch nakhatesev er aydpes, stugek.) - What was planned like that: check it.

In this example, the colon introduces the explanation "ստուգեք" (check it) that provides further detail on what was planned.

3. Introducing a Quotation

When introducing a quotation in Armenian, a colon is commonly used. The colon signals that the following text is a direct quote. Here's an example:

  • Ի՞նչ էր ասել Մարիամը՝ «Ինձ հետ գնում էր իր երեսը»։ (Inch er asel Mariamy, "Indz het gnum er ir eres.".) - What did Mariam say: "She was going with me."

In this example, the colon introduces the quotation "«Ինձ հետ գնում էր իր երեսը»" ("She was going with me") spoken by Mariam.

Practice Exercises

Now it's time to put your comma and colon usage skills to the test! Here are some practice exercises for you to complete. After each exercise, you will find the solutions and explanations.

Exercise 1: List Separation

Separate the items in the following lists using commas:

  • երես, ակնոց, բազմանդամ
  • գումարան, բուժաման, բուժաման։

Exercise 2: Clause Separation

Separate the clauses in the following sentences using commas:

  • Ես չեմ գիտակցում, որ ինչպե՞ս պարտվելու։
  • Չեմ գիտակցում, որ դու ի՞նչ կատարես։

Exercise 3: Non-Essential Information

Identify the non-essential information in the following sentences and set it off with commas:

  • Ես պատրաստ եմ, բայց չեմ հասկանում, թե ինչպես մեռնել։
  • Ես ցանկանում եմ, որ դու գնաս, բայց տեսնես, այնքան նորացնել է։

Exercise 4: Adjective Separation

Separate the adjectives describing the nouns in the following sentences using commas:

  • սաուն, կարմիր, մարմնաքաշում շատ հեշտ է։
  • մեծ, լայն, բարեկամ գազաններից կարելի է ընտանիք կազմել։

Solutions and Explanations

Exercise 1: List Separation

  • երես, ակնոց, բազմանդամ
  • գումարան, բուժաման, բուժաման։

Explanation: In the first list, the items "երես" (eyes), "ակնոց" (glasses), and "բազմանդամ" (multiplication) are separated by commas. In the second list, the items "գումարան" (bank), "բուժաման" (treatment), and "բուժաման" (treatment) are also separated by commas.

Exercise 2: Clause Separation

  • Ես չեմ գիտակցում, որ ինչպե՞ս պարտվելու։
  • Չեմ գիտակցում, որ դու ի՞նչ կատարես։

Explanation: In the first sentence, the clauses "Ես չեմ գիտակցում" (I don't know) and "որ ինչպե՞ս պարտվելու" (how to proceed) are separated by a comma. In the second sentence, the clauses "Չեմ գիտակցում" (I don't know) and "որ դու ի՞նչ կատարես" (what you're doing) are also separated by a comma.

Exercise 3: Non-Essential Information

  • Ես պատրաստ եմ, բայց չեմ հասկանում, թե ինչպես մեռնել։
  • Ես ցանկանում եմ, որ դու գնաս, բայց տեսնես, այնքան նորացնել է։

Explanation: In the first sentence, the non-essential information "թե ինչպես մեռնել" (how to die) is set off with commas. In the second sentence, the non-essential information "այնքան նորացնել է" (how much it has improved) is also set off with commas.

Exercise 4: Adjective Separation

  • սաուն, կարմիր, մարմնաքաշում շատ հեշտ է։
  • մեծ, լայն, բարեկամ գազաններից կարելի է ընտանիք կազմել։

Explanation: In the first sentence, the adjectives "սաուն" (blue), "կարմիր" (red), and "մարմնաքաշում" (bodybuilding) are separated by commas. In the second sentence, the adjectives "մեծ" (big), "լայն" (wide), and "բարեկամ" (kind) that describe the noun "գազաններից" (from gases) are also separated by commas.

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing the lesson on Armenian comma and colon usage! You have learned the rules and guidelines for using commas and colons correctly in Armenian writing. Remember to use commas to separate items in a list, clauses, non-essential information, and adjectives. Use colons to introduce lists, explanations, and quotations. Practice using commas and colons in your own writing to reinforce your understanding. Keep up the great work and continue to improve your Armenian language skills!

Table of Contents - Armenian Course - 0 to A1


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


Sources


Other Lessons



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