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Armenian → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Travel and Transportation → Asking for Directions

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.


Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Introducing Yourself & Slangs and Colloquialisms.

Vocabulary

Let's start with some basic vocabulary that will come in handy when asking for directions.

Armenian Pronunciation English
ձախ dza-kh left
աջ aj right
ուղիղ ugh-eech straight ahead
կարճ karj short
երկար yer-kar long
միջավայր mee-jaa-vai-r place
հարևան ha-re-vaan neighbor
թանգարան ta-ngaa-raan store
տաքսի ta-ksee taxi
այգու a-ygou bus
մեքենա me-ke-na car

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:

  • Ներեցեք ուղիղ: (Nere-tsek ughi-gh) - Go straight ahead.
  • 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

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:

  • 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...
  • 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.

Conclusion

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.

Thank you for learning with me, and I hope to see you in the next lesson.


Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: Vegetables & Proverbs and Maxims.

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

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