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Armenian → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Family and Relationships → Family Members

As an Armenian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to help you expand your vocabulary and knowledge of Armenian family and relationship terms. In this lesson, we will cover the essential vocabulary and phrases to talk about family members. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to speak Armenian with confidence and fluency when discussing your family and relationships.

Armenian Vocabulary for Family Members

Learning the Armenian words for different family members is an excellent starting point in expanding your vocabulary. Below are the most common Armenian terms used to refer to family members:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
մայր	mayr	mother
հայր	hayr	father
երեքշաբթի	yerekshabti	grandparents (paternal)
մայրիկ	mayrik	grandmother
հայրիկ	hayrik	grandfather
քույր	kuyr	sister
եղբոր	yeghbor	brother

Here are some additional Armenian family member terms that you might find useful:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
եղինակ	yeghink	wife
մարդ	mard	husband
երեխա	yerekha	child
զգուշար	zgushar	cousin
հարս	hars	spouse

It's important to note that the Armenian language has both formal and informal terms for the second-person singular (you), which depend on the age and level of familiarity between the speaker and the listener. The informal terms are commonly used between peers or young family members, while the formal forms are used to show respect toward elders or superiors.

Phrases and Expressions to Talk About Family Relationships

Learning how to talk about your family relationships in Armenian is a great way to practice using these new vocabulary words. Here are some useful phrases and expressions that you can use in these situations:

• Սիրով քեզ հանդիպում եմ: (Sirow k’ez handipum em.) - Nice to meet you.
• Ձեզ ինչպես եք ուրիշները? (Dzes inchpes yek’ urišnerə?) - How are your family members doing?
• Մեր մայրիկը ու հայրը շարունակ հանդիպում են: (Mer mayrik’ə yev hayrə sharunan handipum en.) - Our grandmother and grandfather continue to meet each other.
• Ինչպե՞ս եք ուրիշներով: (Inč’pes ēk’ urishnerov?) - How are your other family members?
• Ես շատ խոնարհուր եմ նվիրում իմ եղբորին և երեխաներին: (Es šat’ xonarhur em nvirum im yeghborin yev yerekhanerən.) - I dedicate a lot of time to my brother and children.
• Ես փորձում եմ շարունակ մնալ ձեր ընտանիքում: (Es p’oržum em sharunan mnal jer antanik’um.) - I'm trying to keep being part of your family.
• Մեր քույրը նեղություններով պարունակ: (Mer kuyry neġutyunnerov parunak.) - Our sister is full of surprises.
• Ես իմ հայրին պիտի փորձանք անմահության մեջ: (Es im hayrin piti p’orĵanq anmahut’yan mej.) - I will try hard to keep my father out of conflict.

Armenian Cultural Information

Armenia is located in Western Asia, bordered by Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Iran. With a rich history and culture dating back to ancient times, Armenians have deeply ingrained family values that are reflected in their language and traditions.

Family is the cornerstone of Armenian culture, and Armenian families tend to be large and closely knit. Elders are highly respected and play an essential role in the family, serving as the storytellers and guardians of Armenian traditions and customs. This cultural emphasis on the family extends to holidays and celebrations, which are typically spent with extended family members.

Furthermore, traditional Armenian families tend to be patriarchal, with men as the primary breadwinners and decision-makers. However, these gender roles are slowly shifting with increased education and economic opportunities for women in Armenian society.

Learning about Armenian family and relationship terms is not just about expanding your vocabulary but also about understanding the values and traditions of this beautiful culture. By immersing yourself in the Armenian language and culture, you can gain a deeper appreciation and respect for the Armenian way of life.

Conclusion

Congratulations on learning some essential Armenian vocabulary for family members and how to talk about family relationships! With practice and persistence, you can master these basic terms and expressions and have meaningful conversations in Armenian with your loved ones or new friends. Remember that language learning is a journey, not a race, so enjoy the process and have fun learning!

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

Related Lessons

• Measurements and Quantity
• Business Terms
• Modes of Transportation
• Acronyms and Initialisms
• Geometry
• Introducing Yourself
• Slangs and Colloquialisms
• Shopping and Buying
• Food
• Weather and Seasons