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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our Complete 0 to A1 Armenian Course! Today, we will explore a fundamental aspect of the Armenian language: the Days of the Week and the Months of the Year. Understanding these terms is essential for daily communication, whether you're making plans, talking about your schedule, or celebrating special occasions.

In this lesson, we will break down the vocabulary related to days and months, providing you with pronunciation guides and English translations. By the end of the lesson, you will not only be able to recognize these words but also use them in sentences! So, let's embark on this journey together!

Days of the Week

The days of the week in Armenian are not just words; they carry a rhythm and a culture of their own. Knowing the days can help you navigate your week, schedule appointments, and talk about past and future events.

Vocabulary Table

Let's look at the days of the week in Armenian:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
Երկուշաբթի	Yerkushabti	Monday
Երեքշաբթի	Yerekshabti	Tuesday
Չորեքշաբթի	Chorekshabti	Wednesday
Չորեքշաբթի	Chorekshabti	Wednesday
Հինգշաբթի	Hingushabti	Thursday
Ուրբաթ	Urbat	Friday
Շաբաթ	Shabat	Saturday
Կիրակի	Kiraki	Sunday

Usage in Sentences

1. I have a meeting on Monday.

• Հայերեն: Ես հանդիպում ունեմ երկուշաբթի։

• Pronunciation: Yes handipum unem yerkushabti.

2. We go to the market on Saturday.

• Հայերեն: Մենք գնում ենք շաբթի։

• Pronunciation: Menk gnum yenk shabti.

3. She visits her grandmother every Sunday.

• Հայերեն: Նա այցելում է իր տատիկին յուրաքանչյուր կիրակի։

• Pronunciation: Na aytselum e ir tatikin yranjaker kiraki.

4. What day is it today?

• Հայերեն: Ո՞ր օրն է այսօր։

• Pronunciation: Vor orn e aysor.

5. I will call you on Friday.

• Հայերեն: Ես քեզ կկանչեմ ուրբաթ։

• Pronunciation: Yes k’ez k’kanchem urbat.

Months of the Year

The months of the year are vital for talking about dates, events, and seasons. Each month brings its own significance, especially in a culture rich with traditions and history.

Vocabulary Table

Here are the months of the year in Armenian:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
Հունվար	Hunvar	January
Փետրվար	P’etrvar	February
Մարտ	Mart	March
Ապրիլ	April	April
Մայիս	Mayis	May
Հունիս	Hunis	June
Հուլիս	Hulis	July
Օգոստոս	Ogostos	August
Սեպտեմբեր	Sept’ember	September
Հոկտեմբեր	Hokt’ember	October
Նոյեմբեր	Noyember	November
Դեկտեմբեր	Dekt’ember	December

Usage in Sentences

1. My birthday is in July.

• Հայերեն: Իմ ծննդյան օրը հուլիսին է։

• Pronunciation: Im tsndyan ory hulisin e.

2. We celebrate New Year in January.

• Հայերեն: Մենք Նոր տարին տոնում ենք հունվարին։

• Pronunciation: Menk Nor tarin tonum yenk hunvarin.

3. Spring starts in March.

• Հայերեն: Գարուն սկսվում է մարտին։

• Pronunciation: Garun sksvum e martin.

4. What month is your favorite?

• Հայերեն: Ո՞ր ամիսը ձեր սիրելին է։

• Pronunciation: Vor amis@ dzer sirelin e.

5. The flowers bloom in April.

• Հայերեն: Ծաղիկները ծաղկում են ապրիլին։

• Pronunciation: Tsaghikner@ tsaghkum en aprilin.

Practice Exercises

To reinforce your learning, here are some exercises. Don’t worry; practice makes perfect!

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct day of the week:

1. I will visit my friend on __________. (Monday)

2. We relax every __________. (Sunday)

3. The meeting is scheduled for __________. (Friday)

Solutions:

1. I will visit my friend on երկուշաբթի.

2. We relax every կիրակի.

3. The meeting is scheduled for ուրբաթ.

Exercise 2: Matching

Match the Armenian month with its English equivalent.

1. Հունվար

2. Մայիս

3. Հոկտեմբեր

4. Հուլիս

a. October

b. January

c. May

d. July

Solutions:

1. Հունվար - b. January

2. Մայիս - c. May

3. Հոկտեմբեր - a. October

4. Հուլիս - d. July

Exercise 3: Translation

Translate the following sentences into Armenian:

1. I love September.

2. She works on Thursday.

Solutions:

1. Ես սիրում եմ սեպտեմբերը։

2. Նա աշխատում է հինգշաբթի։

Exercise 4: True or False

Determine if the following statements are true or false:

1. Friday is called երկուշաբթի in Armenian. (False)

2. April is called ապրիլ in Armenian. (True)

Solutions:

1. False

2. True

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences

Using the vocabulary learned, create three sentences about your week or favorite months. Share them with a partner!

Solutions:

(Encourage students to create sentences based on their experiences.)

Exercise 6: Listening Practice

Listen to the teacher pronounce the days and months. Write down what you hear.

Solutions:

(Students will write down the days and months as they hear them.)

Exercise 7: Role Play

Pair up with a partner. One of you will ask about the day of the week, and the other will respond with what you learned.

Solutions:

(Students will demonstrate their conversation skills.)

Exercise 8: Calendar Activity

Draw a simple calendar and label the days of the week and months of the year in Armenian.

Solutions:

(Students will create their calendars.)

Exercise 9: Crossword Puzzle

Create a crossword puzzle using the vocabulary words from this lesson.

Solutions:

(Students will engage in fun wordplay.)

Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself

Create a short quiz with five questions about what you learned.

Solutions:

(Encourage students to reflect on their understanding.)

Congratulations on completing this lesson on the Days of the Week and Months of the Year in Armenian! With practice, these new vocabulary words will become second nature to you.

Keep using them in your daily conversations, and before you know it, you’ll be navigating your week in Armenian with confidence!

Table of Contents - Armenian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• Armenian Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Yes/No Questions

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Gender and Plurals
• Personal Pronouns

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Adverbs of Time, Manner, and Place

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Armenian Traditions and Customs

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Traditional Music and Dance

Sources

• Armenian/Calendar - Wikibooks, open books for an open world

Other Lessons

• Family
• Idiomatic Expressions
• Slangs and Colloquialisms
• Count to 10
• Sports
• Frequently Used Verbs
• Days of the week
• Fruits
• Family Members and Relationships
• Vegetables