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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our journey through the Armenian language! Today, we will be diving into a delicious topic: Common Foods in Armenian. Food is a significant part of any culture, and understanding the vocabulary around it will not only enhance your language skills but also provide insight into Armenian traditions and daily life. Whether you plan to visit Armenia or simply want to appreciate its rich culinary heritage, this lesson will equip you with essential vocabulary related to fruits, vegetables, meats, grains, and traditional dishes.

In this lesson, we will explore:

• The vocabulary for various food items

• Pronunciation guides to help you speak confidently

• A focus on traditional Armenian dishes that you might encounter

So grab a snack, and let’s get started!

Fruits

Fruits are a vital part of the Armenian diet, often enjoyed fresh or used in various dishes. Below are some common fruits along with their Armenian translations and pronunciations.

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
մրգեր	mrger	fruits
խնձոր	xndzor	apple
սածիլ	sadzil	seedling (often refers to young fruit trees)
նուռ	nurr	pomegranate
բանան	banan	banana
խաղող	xagox	grape
ձուկ	dzuk	fish (often used in the context of seafood)
տանձ	tandz	pear
կիվի	kivi	kiwi
ծիրան	tsiran	apricot

Vegetables

Vegetables play a significant role in Armenian cuisine, often featured in salads, stews, and side dishes. Here are some essential vegetable terms:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
բանջարեղեն	banjaréghen	vegetables
լոբի	lobi	bean
կարտոֆիլ	kartofíl	potato
բանջար	banjar	carrot
սոխ	sox	onion
սխտոր	sxxtor	garlic
տամար	tamar	tomato
կաղամբ	kaghamb	cabbage
բրոկոլի	brokoli	broccoli
կիտրոն	kitron	lemon

Meats

Armenian cuisine is rich in various meats, often grilled or roasted to perfection. Let’s look at common terms related to meat:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
միս	mis	meat
հավ	hav	chicken
երկաթ	yerkat	beef
ոչխար	voxhar	lamb
սուրճ	surj	pork
ձուկ	dzuk	fish
կարագ	karag	butter (often used in cooking meat dishes)
երշիկ	yeršik	sausage
աղացած միս	aghatsats mis	ground meat
մսի լցոն	msi lts'ón	stuffed meat

Grains

Grains are the foundation of many Armenian meals. Here’s a list of essential grain vocabulary:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
հաց	hats	bread
բրինձ	brinju	rice
ցորեն	ts'oren	wheat
գարի	gari	barley
հնդու	hndu	millet
մակարոն	makaron	pasta
խմոր	xmor	dough
ալյուր	alyur	flour
կաթ	kat	milk (often used with grain dishes)
մեղր	meh'r	honey (often used in grain desserts)

Traditional Armenian Dishes

Armenian cuisine is famous for its unique and flavorful dishes. Here are some traditional dishes you should know:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
խաշ	xash	khash (a traditional soup made from boiled animal parts)
դոլմա	dolma	dolma (stuffed grape leaves)
խիճ	xich	khich (a rice and meat dish)
լավաշ	lavash	lavash (Armenian flatbread)
բլիթ	blit	blini (pancakes)
ղասպար	ghaspar	khorovats (grilled meat)
աղցան	aghc'an	salad
տոլմա	tolma	stuffed vegetables
զեյթուն	zeytun	olives
կծու	k'c'u	spicy (often used to describe various dishes)

Exercises

Now that you have learned some valuable vocabulary, let’s practice what you’ve learned! Complete the following exercises:

Exercise 1: Match the Food with its Armenian Name

Match the English food items with their Armenian counterparts.

1. Apple a. բրինձ

2. Potato b. խաղող

3. Rice c. խնձոր

4. Grape d. կարտոֆիլ

Answers

1. c – Apple: խնձոր

2. d – Potato: կարտոֆիլ

3. a – Rice: բրինձ

4. b – Grape: խաղող

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct Armenian words from the vocabulary list.

1. I would like to eat __________ (chicken) for dinner.

2. Please pass me the __________ (bread).

3. My favorite fruit is __________ (pomegranate).

Answers

1. I would like to eat հավ (hav) for dinner.

2. Please pass me the հաց (hats).

3. My favorite fruit is նուռ (nurr).

Exercise 3: True or False

Determine if the statements are true or false.

1. Խաշ (xash) is a type of salad. (True/False)

2. Դոլմա (dolma) refers to stuffed grape leaves. (True/False)

3. Կարտոֆիլ (kartofíl) means fish. (True/False)

Answers

1. False

2. True

3. False

Exercise 4: Vocabulary Quiz

Translate the following words into Armenian:

1. Banana

2. Garlic

3. Lamb

Answers

1. բանան (banan)

2. սխտոր (sxxtor)

3. ոչխար (voxhar)

Exercise 5: Create a Sentence

Use the words provided to create a sentence in Armenian. Words: խաշ (xash), հաց (hats), տանձ (tandz).

Sample Sentence

Խաշ (xash) և հաց (hats) ուտում եմ հետ տանձ (tandz).

(Translation: I eat khash with bread and pear.)

Exercise 6: Word Search

Find the Armenian words for the following English words in a word search: apple, potato, rice, grape.

Answers

Look for խնձոր, կարտոֆիլ, բրինձ, խաղող in the word search.

Exercise 7: Role Play

Imagine you are at an Armenian restaurant. Practice ordering the following items:

1. Խաշ (xash)

2. Դոլմա (dolma)

3. Հաց (hats)

Example Dialogue

You: Ես ուզում եմ պատվիրել խաշ (xash), դոլմա (dolma), և հաց (hats).

(Translation: I would like to order khash, dolma, and bread.)

Exercise 8: Describe Your Favorite Dish

Write a short paragraph about your favorite Armenian dish using at least five new vocabulary words.

Sample Paragraph

My favorite dish is դոլմա (dolma). It is made of խաղող (grape) leaves stuffed with միս (mis) and բանջարեղեն (banjaréghen). I love to eat it with հաց (hats) and some համեմունք (spices).

Exercise 9: Listening Comprehension

Listen to a short audio clip (if available) about Armenian food. Write down as many food words as you can catch.

Answers

Look for words like հաց, բրինձ, խնձոր, and դոլմա.

Exercise 10: Crossword Puzzle

Create a crossword puzzle using the vocabulary words you learned in this lesson.

Sample Clues

1. Across: Խաշ (xash) - Traditional Armenian soup

2. Down: Հաց (hats) - Bread

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Armenian vocabulary related to common foods! I hope you enjoyed the delicious journey through Armenian cuisine. Keep practicing, and soon you will be able to use these words confidently in conversations or even while dining in an Armenian restaurant.

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 Popular Phrases - What You Should Know

Other Lessons

• Introduce Yourself Ինչպես ներկայանալ
• Legal Terms
• Games and Toys
• Body
• Shopping and Buying
• Sports
• Proverbs and Maxims
• Days of the Week and Months of the Year
• Count from 1 to 10
• Education

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