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In the beautiful tapestry of the Armenian language, the vocabulary related to weather and seasons plays a crucial role in everyday conversation. Whether you are discussing the mild embrace of spring or the chilling winds of winter, knowing these terms not only enriches your language skills but also connects you deeply to the culture and lifestyle of Armenia.

In this lesson, we will explore various words and phrases related to weather and seasons, giving you the tools to describe the world around you in Armenian. We’ll begin with an introduction to vocabulary, followed by practical examples and exercises to ensure you grasp these concepts effectively.

Importance of Weather Vocabulary

Understanding weather and seasons in Armenian is not just about speaking; it’s about engaging with nature and understanding the environment. Weather often dictates daily life in Armenia, from traditional harvest festivals in autumn to cozy family gatherings in winter. By learning these terms, you’ll be able to participate in conversations about local customs, plan outings, or simply express how you feel about the weather on a given day.

Structure of the Lesson

1. Vocabulary Introduction: We’ll cover essential terms related to weather and seasons.

2. Examples: We’ll provide illustrative examples with translations.

3. Practice Exercises: You will engage in exercises to apply what you’ve learned, solidifying your understanding.

4. Solutions and Explanations: Each exercise will come with detailed solutions to help clarify any uncertainties.

Vocabulary for Weather and Seasons

Seasons

Let’s start by exploring the four seasons in Armenian.

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
ձմեռ	dzymer	winter
գարուն	garun	spring
ամառ	amar	summer
աշուն	ashun	autumn

Weather Conditions

Next, we’ll look at common weather conditions.

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
արևոտ	arevot	sunny
անձրև	andzrev	rain
քամի	kami	wind
մառախուղ	marakhugh	fog
ձյուն	dzun	snow
ցուրտ	tsurt	cold
տաք	tak	warm
ամպ	amp	cloud
փոթորիկ	p’otorik	storm
ջերմ	jerm	hot

Descriptive Weather Terms

Here, we’ll add some adjectives and phrases that describe weather in more detail.

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
պայծառ	paytsarr	bright
խոնավ	khonav	humid
չոր	ch’or	dry
մութ	mut	dark
հաճելի	hach’eli	pleasant
վտանգավոր	vtangavor	dangerous
պարունակող	parunakogh	containing
անտանելի	ant’aneli	unbearable
թույլ	t’uil	weak
ուժեղ	uzhegh	strong

Example Sentences

Now that we have the vocabulary, let’s look at some example sentences that include these terms.

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
Այս ձմեռ շատ ցուրտ է։	Ays dzymer shat tsurt e.	This winter is very cold.
Գարունը հրաշալի է Հայաստանում։	Garun@-y hrachali e Hayastanum.	Spring is wonderful in Armenia.
Լինում է արևոտ ամառ։	Linum e arevot amar.	It is a sunny summer.
Այս աշուն անձրևոտ է։	Ays ashun andzrevot e.	This autumn is rainy.

Practice Exercises

To ensure you have a solid grasp of the vocabulary presented, let’s engage in some practice exercises.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct Armenian words for seasons or weather conditions.

1. Այս ________ (summer) շատ ________ (hot) է։

2. Գարունը ________ (pleasant) է։

3. Ձմեռը __________ (cold) է։

4. Ամբողջ ________ (autumn) անձրևոտ է։

Solutions for Exercise 1

1. Այս ամառ շատ տաք է։

2. Գարունը հաճելի է։

3. Ձմեռը ցուրտ է։

4. Ամբողջ աշուն անձրևոտ է։

Exercise 2: Matching Terms

Match the Armenian weather terms with their English translations.

| Armenian | English |

|----------|---------|

| 1. ձյուն | A. warm |

| 2. անձրև | B. cold |

| 3. արևոտ | C. snow |

| 4. տաք | D. rain |

Solutions for Exercise 2

1. ձյուն - C. snow

2. անձրև - D. rain

3. արևոտ - A. warm

4. տաք - B. cold

Exercise 3: Create Sentences

Using the vocabulary provided, create sentences based on the following prompts.

1. Describe your favorite season in Armenian.

2. Talk about the weather today in Armenian.

Solutions for Exercise 3

1. (Example) Ես սիրում եմ գարունը, որովհետև այն գեղեցիկ է։

2. (Example) Այսօր արևոտ է։

Exercise 4: True or False

Determine whether the following statements are true or false based on the vocabulary learned.

1. "Ձմեռ" means summer. (True/False)

2. "Ամպ" means cloud. (True/False)

3. "Արևոտ" means rainy. (True/False)

Solutions for Exercise 4

1. False

2. True

3. False

Exercise 5: Describe the Weather

Write a short paragraph describing the weather in your city using at least five vocabulary words from this lesson.

Solutions for Exercise 5

(Example) In my city, the weather is quite warm today. It is sunny and the temperature is pleasant. However, it might rain later, so I should take an umbrella.

Exercise 6: Vocabulary Quiz

Translate the following weather conditions into Armenian.

1. Fog

2. Storm

3. Bright

4. Humid

Solutions for Exercise 6

1. մառախուղ

2. փոթորիկ

3. պայծառ

4. խոնավ

Exercise 7: Role Play

Pair up with a partner and take turns describing the weather in different seasons, using the vocabulary learned.

Solutions for Exercise 7

(Partner A describes winter; Partner B responds with a sentence about summer, and so on.)

Exercise 8: Fill the Chart

Fill in the following chart with the correct translations.

| English | Armenian |

|------------------|--------------|

| Autumn | |

| Wind | |

| Humid | |

| Cold | |

Solutions for Exercise 8

| English | Armenian |

|------------------|--------------|

| Autumn | աշուն |

| Wind | քամի |

| Humid | խոնավ |

| Cold | ցուրտ |

Exercise 9: Crossword Puzzle

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

Solutions for Exercise 9

(Provide a completed crossword puzzle for students to use as a reference.)

Exercise 10: Weather Report

Imagine you are a weather reporter. Give a brief weather report in Armenian for the week ahead using vocabulary from this lesson.

Solutions for Exercise 10

(Example) Այս շաբաթ ձմեռ է, և մենք ակնկալում ենք անձրև և ցուրտ եղանակ։

By the end of this lesson, you should feel more comfortable discussing the weather and seasons in Armenian. Remember, practice is key! Use these words in your daily conversations or while journaling about your experiences.

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

Other Lessons

• Animals
• Nature
• Games and Toys
• Slangs and Colloquialisms
• Idiomatic Expressions
• Time
• Travel and Tourism
• Months of the Year
• How to say Good Bye?
• Days of the week