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Introduction[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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:

Ի՞նչ ժամ է: (Inch zam eh?) - What time is it?
Ի՞նչպես ժամը է: (Inchpes zam-e?) - What time is it?
Ի՞նչ ժամն է հիմա: (Inch zamn eh hima?) - What time is it now?

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

Vocabulary for Telling Time[edit | edit source]

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:

ժամ (zham) - hour
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.

Telling the Hours[edit | edit source]

To tell the hours in Armenian, we use the following pattern:

[Hour] + [րոպե] + [է]

Here are some examples:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
1 ժամ է	mian zam eh	It's 1 o'clock
3 ժամ է	yerkuh zam eh	It's 3 o'clock
6 ժամ է	vekam zam eh	It's 6 o'clock

Telling the Minutes[edit | edit source]

To tell the minutes in Armenian, we use the following pattern:

[Minute] + [րոպե]

Here are some examples:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
կես րոպե	kes rope	30 minutes
երեսուն րոպե	eresun rope	45 minutes
երեք րոպե	erek rope	3 minutes

Combining Hours and Minutes[edit | edit source]

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:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
երեսուն քսան երեսուն րոպե	eresun k'san eresun rope	10:45
ութ անցում ութ րոպե	ut' ancum ut' rope	8:20
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.

Talking about Different Parts of the Day[edit | edit source]

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.

առավոտ (aravot) - morning
ցերեկ (tserkes) - afternoon
երեկ (erek) - evening

Here are some examples of how to use these words in context:

Առավոտն է: (Aravotn eh.) - It's morning.
Ցերեկն է: (Tserkesn eh.) - It's afternoon.
Երեկոյան է: (Erekoian eh.) - It's evening.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

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.

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.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

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:

Exercise 1: Translate the following times into Armenian:

1. 9:15 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[edit | edit source]

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.

Table of Contents - Armenian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Alphabet and Pronunciation

Numbers and Time

Basic Sentence Structure

Family and Relationships

Nouns and Pronouns

Food and Dining

Verbs and Tenses

Travel and Transportation

Adjectives and Adverbs

Armenian Traditions and Customs

Videos[edit | edit source]

What time is it? -Telling the time in Armenian - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+== Introduction ==
+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 ==
-__TOC__
+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:
-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.
+* Ի՞նչ ժամ է: (Inch zam eh?) - What time is it?
+* Ի՞նչպես ժամը է: (Inchpes zam-e?) - What time is it?
+* Ի՞նչ ժամն է հիմա: (Inch zamn eh hima?) - What time is it now?
-== Basic Concepts ==
+Now, let's move on to the vocabulary for telling time.
-Before we dive into telling time, here are some basic concepts to help you better understand how Armenians measure time:
+== Vocabulary for Telling Time ==
-- Armenians use a 24-hour clock system, similar to most European countries.
+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:
-- 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".
-- The Armenian word for "minute" is "hats'".
-== Telling Time ==
+* ժամ (zham) - hour
+* րոպե (rope) - minute
+* վայր (vayr) - place (used to refer to the position of the hour hand on a clock)
-To ask for the time in Armenian, you can use the following phrases:
+Now, let's learn how to express specific times in Armenian.
-- "Տեսային է ինչ ժամը" (tesayin e inch zhamy) - "What time is it?"
+=== Telling the Hours ===
-- "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?"
-To answer these questions, you can use the following phrases:
+To tell the hours in Armenian, we use the following pattern:
-- "Ժամը [insert time] է" (zhamy [insert time] e) - "The time is [insert time]"
+[Hour] + [րոպե] + [է]
-- "[Insert time] է" ([insert time] e) - "[Insert time]" (shorter version)
 Here are some examples:
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 ! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Տեսային է ինչ ժամը || tesayin e inch zhamy || What time is it?
+| 1 ժամ է || mian zam eh || It's 1 o'clock
+|-
+| 3 ժամ է || yerkuh zam eh || It's 3 o'clock
 |-
-| Ժամը երկու է || zhamy yergu e || The time is two.
+| 6 ժամ է || vekam zam eh || It's 6 o'clock
+|}
+=== Telling the Minutes ===
+To tell the minutes in Armenian, we use the following pattern:
+[Minute] + [րոպե]
+Here are some examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Ունենալ եք դուք || unenal ek duk || You have...
+| կես րոպե || kes rope || 30 minutes
 |-
-| Դուք ինչ ժամին եք || duk inch zhamin yek || What time do you have?
+| երեսուն րոպե || eresun rope || 45 minutes
 |-
-| Տարեթիվ || taretev || 'Year
+| երեք րոպե || erek rope || 3 minutes
 |}
-At times, you may need to express time more precisely, such as:
+=== Combining Hours and Minutes ===
-- 12:00 (noon) - "կեսգիշերի կես" (kesgisheris kes) - literally "half of noon"
+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:
-- 12:00 AM (midnight) - "գիշերի մեջ" (gisheris mej) - "in the night"
-- 6:30 AM - "վեցնապատիկ" (vechnapatik) - "half past six"
-There is no specific way to express time to the quarter hour in Armenian, but you may use the following approximation:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| երեսուն քսան երեսուն րոպե || eresun k'san eresun rope || 10:45
+|-
+| ութ անցում ութ րոպե || ut' ancum ut' rope || 8:20
+|-
+| երեսուն քսան երեք րոպե || eresun k'san erek rope || 10:03
+|}
-- 3:15 PM - "երեկոյան ինը երես մեկը" (erekoian iny eres meky) - "quarter past three in the afternoon"
+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.
-If you need to talk about different parts of the day, you may use the following general terms:
+== Talking about Different Parts of the Day ==
-- Առավոտ (aravot) - "morning"
+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.
-- Կեսգիշեր (kesgisher) - "noon"
-- Առավոտյա (aravotya) - "afternoon"
-- Երեկ (ereko) - "evening"
-- Գիշեր (gisher) - "night"
-For example:
+* առավոտ (aravot) - morning
+* ցերեկ (tserkes) - afternoon
+* երեկ (erek) - evening
-- "Առավոտին ես" (aravotin es) - "I am in the morning"
+Here are some examples of how to use these words in context:
-You may also use more precise terms such as:
+* Առավոտն է: (Aravotn eh.) - It's morning.
+* Ցերեկն է: (Tserkesn eh.) - It's afternoon.
+* Երեկոյան է: (Erekoian eh.) - It's evening.
-- 4:00 AM - "գիշերի քառասուն" (gisherin k'arasun) - "four in the morning"
+== Cultural Insights ==
-- 8:30 PM - "երեկոյան ութերորդը" (erekoian ut'erordy) - "eight-thirty in the evening"
-== Interesting Facts and Cultural Information ==
+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.
-- Armenians have used a similar 24-hour clock system since medieval times, indicating a long history of precise timekeeping.
+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.
-- 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.
-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!
+== Exercises ==
+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:
+Exercise 1: Translate the following times into Armenian:
+. 9:15
+. 2:30
+. 7:50
+. 11:05
+. 4:40
+Exercise 2: Answer the following questions in Armenian:
+. Ի՞նչ ժամ է: (Inch zam eh?) - What time is it?
+. Ի՞նչպես ժամը է: (Inchpes zam-e?) - What time is it?
+. 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:
+. Երեկոյան է: (Erekoian eh.) - It's ___________.
+. Օրվա առավոտը ___________ է: (Orva aravoty ___________ eh.) - The morning of the day is ___________.
+. Երեկոյան ___________ ժամանակն է: (Erekoian ___________ zamakan eh.) - ___________ is the evening time.
+== Solutions ==
+Exercise 1:
+. 9:15 - ինը տասնը տասնհինգ (inə təsənə təsənhing)
+. 2:30 - երկուսը երկուշաբանական (erkusə erkushabanakan)
+. 7:50 - յոթանասունը հիսունհինգը (yot'anə hisunhingə)
+. 11:05 - տասնմեկը հինգը (təsənməkəhingə)
+. 4:40 - չորսը արքայասուններ (chorsə arqaysunner)
+Exercise 2:
+. Ի՞նչ ժամ է: (Inch zam eh?) - What time is it?
+   - Մեկն է: (Mekn eh.) - It's one o'clock.
+. 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.
+. 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:
+. Երեկոյան է: (Erekoian eh.) - It's evening.
+. Օրվա առավոտը արևածագույն է: (Orva aravoty arevacaguyne eh.) - The morning of the day is the most beautiful.
+. Երեկոյան շաբաթական ժամանակն է: (Erekoian shabatakakan zamakan eh.) - Saturday is the evening time.
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+==Videos==
+===What time is it? -Telling the time in Armenian - YouTube===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW-9etFfT2U</youtube>
-==Videos==
+==Sources==
+* [https://app2brain.com/learn-languages/armenian/date-time/ Date & Time in Armenian » App2Brain]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_language Armenian language - Wikipedia]
-===What time is it? -Telling the time in Armenian - YouTube===
-<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW-9etFfT2U</youtube>
-==Related Lessons==
+==Other Lessons==
 * [[Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-week|Days of the week]]
 * [[Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Introduce-Yourself-Ինչպես-ներկայանալ|Introduce Yourself Ինչպես ներկայանալ]]
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 * [[Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Armenian-Idioms|Armenian Idioms]]
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