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In today's interconnected world, understanding the language of business is crucial, especially when exploring new markets and opportunities. For those venturing into the Armenian business landscape, grasping key vocabulary is not just beneficial—it's essential. This lesson will provide you with a foundation in Armenian business terminology, allowing you to navigate conversations and documents with confidence.

In this lesson, we will cover:

• Key Business Terms: A comprehensive list of vocabulary words and phrases that are commonly used in Armenian business settings.

• Examples in Context: Practical examples to illustrate how these terms are used.

• Exercises: Engaging practice scenarios that will help you apply what you've learned.

By the end of this lesson, you should feel more comfortable using Armenian in a business context, paving the way for successful interactions in your professional endeavors.

Key Business Terms

Here are some essential Armenian business terms that you will frequently encounter:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
Բիզնես (Biznes)	/ˈbiz.nɛs/	Business
Մշակույթ (Mshakuyt)	/mʃaˈkujt/	Culture
Վարկ (Vark)	/vɑrk/	Loan
Շուկա (Shuka)	/ʃuˈka/	Market
Մրցակից (Mrcakits)	/mɾt͡sʰaˈkʲits/	Competitor
Փորձ (P’orts)	/pʰɔɾts/	Experience
Գումար (Gumar)	/ɡuˈmaɾ/	Amount
Հաճախորդ (Hajakhord)	/hɑˈd͡ʒɑχɔɾd/	Customer
Ծառայություն (Ts’ara’yut’yun)	/tsʰaˈɾa.ju.tʲun/	Service
Ընկերություն (Ynk’erut’yun)	/ʔɨn.kɛˈɾu.tʲun/	Company
Գործարար (Gortsarar)	/ɡɔɾˈza.ɾɑɾ/	Entrepreneur
Պայմանագիր (Paymanagir)	/pɑj.mɑ.nɑˈɡiɾ/	Contract
Գործարք (Gortsark’)	/ɡɔɾˈzaɾkʰ/	Transaction
Պահանջ (Pahanj)	/pɑˈhɑnd͡ʒ/	Demand
առաջարկ (Arach’ark)	/aʁaˈt͡ʃʰɑɾk/	Offer
Հիմնադրամ (Himnadr.am)	/him.nɑˈdɾɑm/	Fund
Վարկային տոկոս (Varkayin tokos)	/vɑrkɑˈjin toˈkʊs/	Interest Rate
Հաշվարկ (Hashvark)	/hɑʃˈvaɾk/	Calculation
Ինվեստիցիա (Investitsia)	/in.vɛsˈti.t͡sʲɑ/	Investment
Պահեստ (Pahest)	/pɑˈhɛst/	Inventory
Կառավարում (Karavaru)m	/kɑˈɾɑvɑˈɾum/	Management

These vocabulary words represent fundamental concepts in the world of business, allowing you to engage in discussions, read documents, and understand the context of various business activities in Armenia.

Example Sentences

To better grasp how these terms work in context, let’s look at some example sentences incorporating the vocabulary above.

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
Ես ունեմ բիզնես Հայաստանում։	Yes unem biznes Hayastanum.	I have a business in Armenia.
Մեր ընկերությունը գտնվում է նոր շուկայում։	Mer ynk’eryut’yun@ gtnvum e nor shukayum.	Our company is located in a new market.
Մենք պետք է վարկ ստանանք։	Menk’ petq e vark stanank’.	We need to get a loan.
Հաճախորդը ցանկանում է ավելի շատ ծառայություն։	Hajakhord@ ts’ank’ane e aveli shat ts’arayut’yun.	The customer wants more services.
Այս պայմանագիրը պետք է ստորագրվի։	Ays paymanagiry petq e storagervi.	This contract needs to be signed.
Գործարքը հաջողություն ունեցավ։	Gortsark’@ hajoxutyun unetsav.	The transaction was successful.
Մեր մրցակիցը աճում է շուկայում։	Mer mrcakits@ achum e shukayum.	Our competitor is growing in the market.
Պահանջը բարձրանում է։	Pahanj@ bardzranum e.	The demand is increasing.
Մենք պետք է հաշվարկենք ծախսերը։	Menk’ petq e hashvark’enq ts’akhser@.	We need to calculate the expenses.
Ինվեստիցիան օգնում է զարգացմանը։	Investitsia@ ognum e zargac’man@.	The investment helps with development.

These sentences not only give you insights into the vocabulary but also demonstrate how to construct simple sentences in Armenian that can be useful in everyday business interactions.

Practice Exercises

Now that you have familiarized yourself with the key terms and their usage, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are ten exercises you can work on:

1. Translate the following sentence into Armenian: "The company is expanding in the market."

Solution: "Ընկերությունը աճում է շուկայում։" (Ynk’eryut’yun@ achum e shukayum.)

2. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate vocabulary: "We need to analyze our ___ (expenses)."

Solution: "We need to analyze our ծախսերը." (ts’akhser@)

3. Match the following Armenian words with their English meanings:

• A. Հիմնադրամ

• B. Վարկ

• C. Գործարար

Answer:

• A - Fund

• B - Loan

• C - Entrepreneur

4. Create a sentence using the word "մրցակից" (competitor).

Solution: "Մեր մրցակիցը շատ ուժեղ է։" (Mer mrcakits@ shat uzhegh e.) - "Our competitor is very strong."

5. Translate the following into English: "Այս տարի մենք ունենալու ենք նոր առաջարկ։"

Solution: "This year we will have a new offer."

6. Identify the error and correct it: "Ես գնում եմ շուկա" (I am going to the business.)

Correction: "Ես գնում եմ շուկա" translates to "I am going to the market." The correct term for business should be used instead.

7. What does "պայմանագիր" mean?

Solution: "Պայմանագիր" means "contract."

8. Using the vocabulary, write a short paragraph about a business meeting.

Solution: "Մենք ունեցանք մի հանդիպում, որտեղ քննարկեցինք մեր նոր առաջարկները և եկամուտները։" ("We had a meeting where we discussed our new offers and revenues.")

9. Fill in the blanks with the correct Armenian word: "Մենք պետք է ___ (fund) նոր նախագիծ։"

Solution: "Մենք պետք է հիմնադրամ (Himnadr.am) նոր նախագիծ։"

10. Translate this phrase to Armenian: "The interest rate is very low."

Solution: "Վարկային տոկոսը շատ ցածր է։" (Varkayin tokos@ shat ts’ats’r e.)

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have explored essential Armenian vocabulary related to business. Mastering these terms will not only enhance your language skills but also increase your confidence in navigating the Armenian business landscape. Remember, practice makes perfect, so use these words in your daily conversations and written communication.

As you progress in your learning journey, keep revisiting these terms and try to incorporate them into your professional interactions. The more you use them, the more natural they will become!

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

• 400+ Effective Words For Armenian Business Vocabulary - Ling App
• Learn Armenian Vocabulary Words Baby FlashCards on the App Store
• Armenian red Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

Other Lessons

• Greetings and Introductions
• Food and Drinks
• At the Post Office
• At Home
• Idiomatic Expressions
• Count from 1 to 10
• City
• Slangs and Colloquialisms
• Proverbs and Maxims
• Drinks