Learning a new language can be a thrilling and rewarding experience, and one of the cornerstones of achieving fluency in any language is the ability to ask questions. Armenian, the beautiful language spoken by millions in Armenia and the Armenian diaspora, is no exception. Mastering question phrases in Armenian can help you navigate daily conversations, learn more about the culture, and connect with speakers on a deeper level. In this article, we’ll explore some common question phrases used in Armenian.
Ի՞նչ (Inch’?)
Meaning “what” in English, Ի՞նչ is used to ask about objects, ideas, or actions.
Դուք ի՞նչ եք կարդում։
(You are reading what?)
Ի՞նչպես (Inch’pes?)
This translates to “how” and is used to inquire about the manner or condition of something.
Ի՞նչպես եք, բարի եկաք։
(How are you, welcome.)
Ո՞վ (Ov?)
The Armenian word for “who,” Ո՞վ allows you to ask about a person’s identity.
Ո՞վ է այդ մարդը։
(Who is that person?)
Որտե՞ղ (Vortex?)
Equivalent to “where” in English, Որտե՞ղ helps you figure out location or place.
Դուք որտե՞ղ եք գնում։
(Where are you going?)
Ե՞րբ (Erb?)
Meaning “when,” the word Ե՞րբ is used to inquire about time or occurrence.
Ե՞րբ ես գալիս հետո։
(When are you coming back?)
Ինչու՞ (Inch’u?)
Translating to “why,” Ինչու՞ is the question word used to ask about reasons or causes.
Դուք ինչու՞ եք ծիծաղում։
(Why are you laughing?)
Ինչքա՞ն (Inch’k’an?)
Equivalent to “how much” or “how many,” Ինչքա՞ն is used for inquiring about quantities or amounts.
Ինչքա՞ն է գիրքը արժե։
(How much is the book?)
Ինչո՞ր (Inchor?)
This means “which” and is used when choosing or differentiating between options.
Ինչո՞ր գույնն է ձեր սիրելին։
(Which color is your favorite?)
Ու՞մ (Um?)
“Whose” is the English equivalent of the Armenian word Ու՞մ, used when asking about possession or ownership.
Ու՞մ է այս գրքը։
(Whose is this book?)
Using these common question phrases, you can start engaging in more complex and informative dialogues with Armenian speakers. Remember, practice makes perfect, and don’t be afraid to ask questions—it’s one of the best ways to learn a new language!
