Traveling to Armenia is an enriching experience that comes with the opportunity to immerse yourself in a unique culture and language. Knowing a few essential phrases can greatly enhance your trip, allowing for smoother communication and a deeper connection with locals. Here are some essential Armenian phrases that travelers should familiarize themselves with before setting off on their journey.

Hello – Բարև (Barev)
Definition: A greeting used at any time of the day.
Բարև, ինչպես ես? (Barev, inch’pes es?) – Hello, how are you?

Thank You – Շնորհակալ եմ (Shnorhakal em)
Definition: A phrase used to show gratitude.
Շնորհակալ եմ օգնության համար: (Shnorhakal em oganutyan hamar.) – Thank you for your help.

Yes – Այո (Ayo)
Definition: An affirmation or agreement.
Այո, ես կատարել եմ: (Ayo, yes katarrel em) – Yes, I understand.

No – Ոչ (Voch)
Definition: A negative response or disagreement.
Ոչ, ես չգիտեմ: (Voch, es ch’gitem.) – No, I don’t know.

Please – Խնդրում եմ (Khndrum em)
Definition: A polite addition to requests or questions.
Խնդրում եմ, կարող եք օգնել ինձ: (Khndrum em, karogh eq ognel indz.) – Please, can you help me?

Excuse me/Sorry – Ներողություն (Neroghutyun)
Definition: A phrase for apologizing or getting someone’s attention.
Ներողություն, կարող եմ անցնել: (Neroghutyun, karogh em ants’nel?) – Excuse me, may I pass?

How much does this cost? – Ինչքան արժե սա? (Inch’kan arzhe sa?)
Definition: A question to inquire about the price of an item.
Ինչքան արժե այս բանը: (Inch’kan arzhe ays bany?) – How much does this thing cost?

Where is the bathroom? – Որտեղ է զուգարանը? (Vortegh e zugarany?)
Definition: A phrase to locate restroom facilities.
Որտեղ է զուգարանը, խնդրում եմ: (Vortegh e zugarany, khndrum em?) – Where is the bathroom, please?

I would like… – Ես կուզենայի… (Yes kuzenayi…)
Definition: An expression to indicate a desire or preference for something.
Ես կուզենայի մենուի մի օրինակ: (Yes kuzenayi menui mi orinak.) – I would like a copy of the menu.

Do you speak English? – Դուք հայերեն խոսում եք? (Duk’ hayeren khosum eq?)
Definition: A question to find out if someone speaks English.
Դուք անգլերեն խոսում եք: (Duk’ angleren khosum eq?) – Do you speak English?

Help! – Օգնություն! (Ognutyun!)
Definition: A call for assistance in case of emergency.
Օգնություն, գող է! (Ognutyun, gogh e!) – Help, thief!

Goodbye – Ցտեսություն (Tstesutyun)
Definition: A phrase used when parting or leaving someone’s company.
Ցտեսություն, հաջող անցում ցանկալում եմ: (Tstesutyun, hajogh ants’um ts’ankalum em.) – Goodbye, I wish you a successful trip.

By mastering these phrases, you will navigate Armenia with greater ease and confidence. Armenians are known for their hospitality and will appreciate the effort you put into speaking their language. Enjoy your travels and the opportunity to connect with Armenian culture.

Please note that the pronunciation in brackets is an approximate transliteration of the Armenian words for those unfamiliar with the Armenian alphabet.