Exploring a new city or town is always an exciting experience, especially when you’re learning a new language. In this case, let’s delve into some essential Armenian vocabulary that will come in handy as you navigate through various places around town.
Հանրաճանաչ HANRACHANACH – Bus Stop
This is where you’ll wait for the bus that takes you around the city.
Բարի գալուստ հանրաճանաչ: (Bari galust hanrachanach.) – Welcome to the bus stop.
Սուրճանոց SURJANOTS – Café
A café is a nice place to enjoy a cup of coffee and maybe a piece of pastry.
Ես հաճախում եմ սուրճանոց ընկերներս հետ։ (Es hachakhum em surjanots ynkerners het.) – I often go to the café with my friends.
Գրադարան GRADARAN – Library
If you’re looking for a quiet place to read or study, the library is the place to go.
Գրադարանում կան հազարավոր գրքեր։ (Gradaranum kan hazaravor grker.) – There are thousands of books in the library.
Պահեստամուտ PAHESTAMUT – Supermarket
The supermarket is where you’ll do most of your grocery shopping.
Պահեստամուտում գնել եմ բոլոր պատրաստիցս։ (Pahesatamutum gnel em bolor patrastits.) – I bought all my groceries at the supermarket.
Դպրոց DPROTS – School
School is the educational institution for children and sometimes adults too.
Մեր դպրոցը շատ մեծ է։ (Mer dprots@ shat mets e.) – Our school is very large.
Պատահարական PAT’AHARAKAN – Hospital
If you require medical attention, the hospital is where you would go.
Պատահարականում իմաստուն բժիշկներ են։ (Pat’aharakanum imastun bzhishkner en.) – The hospital has wise doctors.
Տանգարան TANGARAN – Bank
This is the place where money is managed, including savings and withdrawals.
Ես հաճախ եմ այցելում տանգարան։ (Es hachakh em aytselum tangaran.) – I visit the bank frequently.
Հարսանիք HARSANIK – Park
A lovely setting for relaxation, play, or a leisurely walk.
Հարսանյաց պարկը կանաչ է և հանգիստ։ (Harsanyats parky kanach e ev hangist.) – The park is green and peaceful.
Երիտասարդական YERIT’ASARD’AKAN – Youth Center
A place where young people can engage in activities and socialize.
Երիտասարդականում դասեր ենք օգտակար։ (Yeritasardakannum daser enk ogtagar.) – We conduct useful classes in the youth center.
Ավտոկայան AVTOKAYAN – Gas Station
You’ll need this place to refuel your vehicle.
Ավտոկայանը այստեղ է: (Avtokayan@ aystegh e.) – The gas station is here.
Ձեռքբերում JEZQBERUM – Marketplace
A bustling area where you can buy fresh produce and local goods.
Ձեռքբերման մեջ էի ամբողջ առավոտը։ (Jezqberm@ mej ei amboղj aravot@.) – I was in the marketplace all morning.
Հրապարակ HRAPARAK – Square
It is often the central point of a town, sometimes where events take place.
Հրապարակը լի է նոր տարվա օրը։ (Hraparaky li e nor tarva or@.) – The square is crowded on New Year’s Day.
Ռեստորան RESTORAN – Restaurant
A dining establishment where you can enjoy meals with family or friends.
Ռեստորանում ուտել եմ տոնից։ (Restoranum utel em tonits.) – I ate at the restaurant after the celebration.
These words will not only expand your vocabulary but also help you to navigate your way around any Armenian-speaking town with confidence. Remember, practice makes perfect, so try using these new words as much as possible during your explorations!
