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== Introduction ==
As an Armenian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to teach you how to tell time in Armenian. This lesson will cover how to ask for and give the time, in addition to talking about different parts of the day. I will also provide cultural information and interesting facts about the Armenian language and culture.


In this lesson, we will delve into the topic of telling time in Armenian. Being able to tell time is an essential skill that allows us to navigate our daily lives effectively. Whether it's scheduling appointments, catching a train, or simply planning our day, understanding how to ask for and give the time is crucial. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of telling time in Armenian, including the vocabulary and phrases necessary to confidently discuss different parts of the day. So let's get started!


== Asking for the Time ==
<span link>After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: [[Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Frequently-Used-Verbs|Frequently Used Verbs]] & [[Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Legal-Terms|Legal Terms]].</span>
== Basic Concepts ==


Before we can learn how to tell time in Armenian, it's important to know how to ask for the time. Here are a few useful phrases you can use:
Before we dive into telling time, here are some basic concepts to help you better understand how Armenians measure time:


* Ի՞նչ ժամ է: (Inch zam eh?) - What time is it?
- Armenians use a 24-hour clock system, similar to most European countries.
* Ի՞նչպես ժամը է: (Inchpes zam-e?) - What time is it?
- Unlike many languages, the Armenian word for "hour" does not change when pluralized. Thus, "one hour" is "mi hat" and "two hours" is "erku hat".
* Ի՞նչ ժամն է հիմա: (Inch zamn eh hima?) - What time is it now?
- The Armenian word for "minute" is "hats'".


Now, let's move on to the vocabulary for telling time.
== Telling Time ==


== Vocabulary for Telling Time ==
To ask for the time in Armenian, you can use the following phrases:


To effectively tell time in Armenian, we need to familiarize ourselves with the relevant vocabulary. Here are the key words and phrases you need to know:
- "Տեսային է ինչ ժամը" (tesayin e inch zhamy) - "What time is it?"
- "Ինչ ժամը է" (inch zhamy e) - "What time is it?" (shorter version)
- "Դուք ինչ ժամին եք" (duk inch zhamin yek) - "What time do you have?"


* ժամ (zham) - hour
To answer these questions, you can use the following phrases:
* րոպե (rope) - minute
* վայր (vayr) - place (used to refer to the position of the hour hand on a clock)


Now, let's learn how to express specific times in Armenian.
- "Ժամը [insert time] է" (zhamy [insert time] e) - "The time is [insert time]"
 
- "[Insert time] է" ([insert time] e) - "[Insert time]" (shorter version)
=== Telling the Hours ===
 
To tell the hours in Armenian, we use the following pattern:
 
[Hour] + [րոպե] + [է]


Here are some examples:
Here are some examples:
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! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
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| 1 ժամ է || mian zam eh || It's 1 o'clock
| Տեսային է ինչ ժամը || tesayin e inch zhamy || What time is it?
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| 3 ժամ է || yerkuh zam eh || It's 3 o'clock
| Ժամը երկու է || zhamy yergu e || The time is two.
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| 6 ժամ է || vekam zam eh || It's 6 o'clock
| Ունենալ եք դուք || unenal ek duk || You have...
|}
 
=== Telling the Minutes ===
 
To tell the minutes in Armenian, we use the following pattern:
 
[Minute] + [րոպե]
 
Here are some examples:
 
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! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
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| կես րոպե || kes rope || 30 minutes
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| երեսուն րոպե || eresun rope || 45 minutes
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| երեք րոպե || erek rope || 3 minutes
|}
 
=== Combining Hours and Minutes ===
 
To express a specific time in Armenian, we simply combine the hour and the minutes using the word "և" (yev), which means "and". Here are some examples:
 
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! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
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| երեսուն քսան երեսուն րոպե || eresun k'san eresun rope || 10:45
| Դուք ինչ ժամին եք || duk inch zhamin yek || What time do you have?
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| ութ անցում ութ րոպե || ut' ancum ut' rope || 8:20
| Տարեթիվ || taretev || 'Year
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| երեսուն քսան երեք րոպե || eresun k'san erek rope || 10:03
|}
|}


Remember, when telling the time in Armenian, we typically use the 24-hour clock format. However, in informal conversations, it is common to use the 12-hour clock format, especially when referring to the time in the afternoon and evening.
At times, you may need to express time more precisely, such as:


== Talking about Different Parts of the Day ==
- 12:00 (noon) - "կեսգիշերի կես" (kesgisheris kes) - literally "half of noon"
- 12:00 AM (midnight) - "գիշերի մեջ" (gisheris mej) - "in the night"
- 6:30 AM - "վեցնապատիկ" (vechnapatik) - "half past six"


In addition to telling time, it's also important to be able to talk about different parts of the day in Armenian. Let's explore the vocabulary for morning, afternoon, and evening.
There is no specific way to express time to the quarter hour in Armenian, but you may use the following approximation:


* առավոտ (aravot) - morning
- 3:15 PM - "երեկոյան ինը երես մեկը" (erekoian iny eres meky) - "quarter past three in the afternoon"
* ցերեկ (tserkes) - afternoon
* երեկ (erek) - evening


Here are some examples of how to use these words in context:
If you need to talk about different parts of the day, you may use the following general terms:


* Առավոտն է: (Aravotn eh.) - It's morning.
- Առավոտ (aravot) - "morning"
* Ցերեկն է: (Tserkesn eh.) - It's afternoon.
- Կեսգիշեր (kesgisher) - "noon"
* Երեկոյան է: (Erekoian eh.) - It's evening.
- Առավոտյա (aravotya) - "afternoon"
- Երեկ (ereko) - "evening"
- Գիշեր (gisher) - "night"


== Cultural Insights ==
For example:


In Armenian culture, time is often seen as a fluid concept, with less emphasis on punctuality compared to some Western cultures. It is not uncommon for social events to start later than the specified time, and being fashionably late is generally accepted. However, when it comes to professional settings or formal events, punctuality is still highly valued.
- "Առավոտին ես" (aravotin es) - "I am in the morning"


Additionally, Armenia is located in the GMT+4 time zone, which means it is 4 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This can be useful to know when scheduling international meetings or events.
You may also use more precise terms such as:


== Exercises ==
- 4:00 AM - "գիշերի քառասուն" (gisherin k'arasun) - "four in the morning"
- 8:30 PM - "երեկոյան ութերորդը" (erekoian ut'erordy) - "eight-thirty in the evening"


Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Here are some exercises to help you reinforce your understanding of telling time in Armenian:
== Interesting Facts and Cultural Information ==


Exercise 1: Translate the following times into Armenian:
- Armenians have used a similar 24-hour clock system since medieval times, indicating a long history of precise timekeeping.
- Armenia is known for its many beautiful clocks, both ancient and modern, many of which are still in active use in public spaces.
- Armenian clocks often feature intricate designs, from floral motifs to religious symbols and scenes.
- Armenia's strategic location on the ancient Silk Road made it an important hub for measuring time, as traders and merchants needed to accurately coordinate their schedules and movements.


1. 9:15
I hope this lesson has been helpful in teaching you how to tell time in Armenian, and providing cultural information and interesting facts about the language and its history. Keep practicing, and you'll be telling time like a native Armenian in no time!
2. 2:30
3. 7:50
4. 11:05
5. 4:40
 
Exercise 2: Answer the following questions in Armenian:
 
1. Ի՞նչ ժամ է: (Inch zam eh?) - What time is it?
2. Ի՞նչպես ժամը է: (Inchpes zam-e?) - What time is it?
3. Ի՞նչ ժամն է հիմա: (Inch zamn eh hima?) - What time is it now?
 
Exercise 3: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Armenian words:
 
1. Երեկոյան է: (Erekoian eh.) - It's ___________.
2. Օրվա առավոտը ___________ է: (Orva aravoty ___________ eh.) - The morning of the day is ___________.
3. Երեկոյան ___________ ժամանակն է: (Erekoian ___________ zamakan eh.) - ___________ is the evening time.
 
== Solutions ==
 
Exercise 1:
 
1. 9:15 - ինը տասնը տասնհինգ (inə təsənə təsənhing)
2. 2:30 - երկուսը երկուշաբանական (erkusə erkushabanakan)
3. 7:50 - յոթանասունը հիսունհինգը (yot'anə hisunhingə)
4. 11:05 - տասնմեկը հինգը (təsənməkəhingə)
5. 4:40 - չորսը արքայասուններ (chorsə arqaysunner)
 
Exercise 2:
 
1. Ի՞նչ ժամ է: (Inch zam eh?) - What time is it?
  - Մեկն է: (Mekn eh.) - It's one o'clock.
2. Ի՞նչպես ժամը է: (Inchpes zam-e?) - What time is it?
  - Երեսուն քսան երեսուն րոպե է: (Eresun k'san eresun rope eh.) - It's ten forty-five.
3. Ի՞նչ ժամն է հիմա: (Inch zamn eh hima?) - What time is it now?
  - Մեկն է: (Mekn eh.) - It's one o'clock.
 
Exercise 3:
 
1. Երեկոյան է: (Erekoian eh.) - It's evening.
2. Օրվա առավոտը արևածագույն է: (Orva aravoty arevacaguyne eh.) - The morning of the day is the most beautiful.
3. Երեկոյան շաբաթական ժամանակն է: (Erekoian shabatakakan zamakan eh.) - Saturday is the evening time.


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==Videos==
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===What time is it? -Telling the time in Armenian - YouTube===
===What time is it? -Telling the time in Armenian - YouTube===
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<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW-9etFfT2U</youtube>
==Sources==
* [https://app2brain.com/learn-languages/armenian/date-time/ Date & Time in Armenian » App2Brain]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_language Armenian language - Wikipedia]


==Other Lessons==
==Other Lessons==
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* [[Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Armenian-Idioms|Armenian Idioms]]
* [[Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Armenian-Idioms|Armenian Idioms]]


 
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==Sources==
* [https://app2brain.com/learn-languages/armenian/date-time/ Date & Time in Armenian » App2Brain]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_language Armenian language - Wikipedia]


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