Armenian vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Script: Alphabet arménien (Aybuben)
Learn essential Armenian vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
Greetings & politeness
| Հայերեն | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Բարև Ձեզ | Barev Dzez | Hello (formal) | |
| Բարև | Barev | Hi (informal) | |
| Ցտեսություն | Ts'tesut'yun | Goodbye | |
| Շնորհակալություն | Shnorhakalu'tyun | Thank you | |
| Խնդրեմ | Khndrem | Please / You're welcome | |
| Կներեք | Knerek' | Excuse me / Sorry | |
| Այո | Ayo | Yes | |
| Ոչ | Voch' | No |
Essential expressions
| Հայերեն | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Չեմ հասկանում | Ch'em haskanum | I don't understand | |
| Դուք խոսո՞ւմ եք անգլերեն? | Duk' khosou'm ek' angleren? | Do you speak English? | |
| Որքա՞ն արժե? | Vorka'n arje? | How much? | |
| Որտե՞ղ է...? | Vorte'gh e...? | Where is...? | |
| Ջուր | Djur | Water | |
| Օգնություն! | Ognut'yun! | Help! | |
| Անունս է... | Anuns e... | My name is... |
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