Learning a new language opens up a world of opportunities, and for those exploring the beautiful country of Armenia, mastering shopping-related vocabulary can greatly enhance the experience. Whether you are at a bustling market in Yerevan or a small shop in the regions, knowing basic shopping phrases will not only make transactions smoother but also help you immerse into the culture. Here is an essential collection of Armenian vocabulary tailored for your shopping adventures.
Խանութ (khanut) – Store/Shop
This word is the general term for any place that sells goods or services.
Ես այսօր մոտակա խանութ գնացի հաց գնելու։
(I went to the nearby store to buy bread today.)
Գին (gin) – Price
This word refers to the cost or the price of an item.
Ի՞նչ է այս գրքի գինը։
(What is the price of this book?)
Վաճառող (vacharokh) – Salesperson
This term is for someone who sells products, typically in a store or shop.
Վաճառողը շատ բարի էր հետս։
(The salesperson was very kind to me.)
Առք (arrk) – Purchase
This noun refers to the act of buying something.
Ես իմ վերջին առքիս շատ գոհ եմ։
(I am very pleased with my recent purchase.)
Արժեք (arzhek) – Value
The word ‘arzhek’ corresponds to the monetary value or worth of something.
Այս ժամացույցի արժեքը շատ բարձր է։
(The value of this watch is very high.)
Առափնյա (arrapnya) – Cash
This term is for physical money, as opposed to credit cards or electronic payments.
Դուք առափնյա վճարում եք, թե՞ քարտով։
(Do you pay in cash or with a card?)
Հաշիվ (hashiv) – Bill
A ‘hashiv’ is the total amount that you need to pay for your purchases.
Կարող ե՞ք հաշիվը բերել։
(Can you bring the bill, please?)
Զեղչ (zeghch) – Discount
This indicates a reduction in the price of an item or service.
Սակայն այս զրույցին կա զեղչ։
(However, there’s a discount on this conversation.)
Արտադրանք (artadrank) – Product
A general term for any item that is manufactured or produced for sale.
Մենք միշտ որակյալ արտադրանք ենք առաջարկում։
(We always offer quality products.)
Առցանց գնում (arrtsants gnum) – Online shopping
This refers to buying products or services via the internet.
Ես հաճախ եմ առցանց գնումներ կատարում։
(I often make purchases online.)
With this shopping-related vocabulary at your fingertips, navigating Armenian stores and markets will be a smoother and more enjoyable experience. Incorporate these words into your shopping trips, and you’ll find yourself not just buying what you need, but also gaining the opportunity to practice the language and connect with local sellers and fellow shoppers. Happy shopping, or as you would say in Armenian, «Շնորհավոր գնումները» (Shnorhavor gnumneri)!
