Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Introducing-Yourself
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Introduction:
Welcome to our Armenian course! In this lesson, we will teach you how to introduce yourself in Armenian. This is an important skill to have when meeting new people and making new friends. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to say your name, where you are from, and ask others for their names and origins.
Armenian is a fascinating language with rich cultural ties. It is spoken primarily in Armenia but also in various countries throughout the world. Armenian has its own unique alphabet, which consists of 39 letters. The pronunciation of these letters can be tricky at first, but with practice, you will find it easy to read and speak Armenian fluently.
Let's get started!
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Count to 10 & Months of the Year.
Basic Vocabulary
In this section, we will teach you some basic vocabulary to use when introducing yourself in Armenian.
- Hello - բարև (barev)
- Goodbye - բայց (bayts)
- My name is... - Իմ անունն է (Im anunne)
- I am from... - Ես եմ...-ից (Yes em...-its)
- And you? - Այստեղ եք? (Aystegh ek?)
- Where are you from? - Կատարում եք որտեղից? (Gatarum ek vorteghits?)
- Nice to meet you - Մասնակցությունդ՝ հույսերով (Masnaktsutyuntd, huyserov)
Let's break down the pronunciation of each word in the table below:
| Armenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| բարև | barev | Hello |
| բայց | bayts | Goodbye |
| Իմ անունն է | Im anunne | My name is... |
| Ես եմ...-ից | Yes em...-its | I am from... |
| Այստեղ եք? | Aystegh ek? | And you? |
| Կատարում եք որտեղից? | Gatarum ek vorteghits? | Where are you from? |
| Մասնակցությունդ՝ հույսերով | Masnaktsutyuntd, huyserov | Nice to meet you |
Take your time to practice these words and the correct pronunciation. It is important to get the pronunciation right so that you can communicate effectively.
Basic Phrases
In addition to the basic vocabulary, you also need to know how to put together basic phrases when introducing yourself. In this section, we will teach you some useful phrases.
- Hello, my name is... - Բարև, իմ անունն է... (Barev, im anunne e...)
- I am from... - Ես եմ...-ից (Yes em...-its)
- Nice to meet you - Մասնակցությունդ՝ հույսերով (Masnaktsutyuntd, huyserov)
- What is your name? - Ինչ ձեր անունն է? (Inch dzer anunne e?)
- Where are you from? - Կատարում եք որտեղից? (Gatarum ek vorteghits?)
- I am from... - Ես եմ...-ից (Yes em...-its)
Let's break down the pronunciation of each phrase in the table below:
| Armenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Բարև, իմ անունն է... | Barev, im anunne e... | Hello, my name is... |
| Ես եմ...-ից | Yes em...-its | I am from... |
| Մասնակցությունդ՝ հույսերով | Masnaktsutyuntd, huyserov | Nice to meet you |
| Ինչ ձեր անունն է? | Inch dzer anunne e? | What is your name? |
| Կատարում եք որտեղից? | Gatarum ek vorteghits? | Where are you from? |
| Ես եմ...-ից | Yes em...-its | I am from... |
Practice these phrases to get comfortable with them. You will use them frequently when meeting new people.
Putting it All Together
Now that you know the basic vocabulary and phrases, let's put it all together in a conversation.
Armenian: Բարև, իմ անունն է Սարինէ և ես եմ Հայաստանից: Transliteration: Barev, im anunne e Sarine yev es em Hayastanits. English: Hello, my name is Sarine and I am from Armenia.
Armenian: Ինչ ձեր անունն է? Transliteration: Inch dzer anunne e? English: What is your name?
Armenian: Ես եմ Իվան և ես եմ ԱՄՆ-ից: Transliteration: Yes em Ivan yev es em AMN-its. English: My name is Ivan and I am from the United States.
Armenian: Մասնակցությունդ՝ հույսերով: Transliteration: Masnaktsutyuntd, huyserov. English: Nice to meet you.
Armenian: Կատարում եք որտեղից? Transliteration: Gatarum ek vorteghits? English: Where are you from?
Armenian: Ես եմ ԱՄՆ-ից: Transliteration: Yes em AMN-its. English: I am from the United States.
Practice these conversations with a partner to get comfortable with them. It is important to be able to have a conversation when you meet someone new.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have learned how to introduce yourself in Armenian. Remember to practice these phrases so that you can communicate effectively with others. Armenian is a fascinating language with a rich history and culture. Continue to study and practice, and you will be able to speak Armenian fluently.
Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Sports & Numbers and Counting.
Other Lessons
- Days of the Week
- Travel and Tourism
- Nature
- Colors gowyner գույներ
- Numerals
- Family
- Animal
- Vocabulary for the Future Indicative
- Idiomatic Expressions
- Fruits
Sources
- 7 Useful Lines To Introduce Yourself In Armenian - Ling App
- First introduction in Eastern Armenian. Part 1. - LSA #1 - Learn ...
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