In today’s fast-paced world, technology has become a cornerstone of everyday life, making it essential to know key vocabulary related to gadgets and technology, especially if you’re learning a new language. If you’re interested in Armenian, here are some useful terms that you’ll likely encounter in conversations about modern tech.
Համակարգիչ (hamakargich) – Computer
This is a general term for computer, used in many contexts where computers are involved.
Ես նոր համակարգիչ եմ գնել։ (Es nor hamakargich em gnel.) – I have bought a new computer.
Սմարթֆոն (smartfon) – Smartphone
A handheld device that combines a cell phone with a handheld computer, typically offering Internet access, data storage, and a broad range of applications.
Իմ սմարթֆոնը շատ արագ է։ (Im smartfony shat arag e.) – My smartphone is very fast.
Թաբլետ (tablet) – Tablet
A portable computer that is smaller than a laptop but larger than a phone, used for tasks such as browsing the internet, reading books, and watching videos.
Ես իմ թաբլետով գրքեր եմ ընթերցում։ (Es im tabletov grqer em untec’um.) – I read books on my tablet.
Էլեկտրոնային գիրք (elektronayin girq) – E-book
A digital version of a printed book that can be read on a computer or handheld device designed specifically for this purpose.
Ես հանդիպել եմ շատ լավ էլեկտրոնային գրքի։ (Es handipel em shat lav elektronayin girqi.) – I found a very good e-book.
Բլոգ (blog) – Blog
A regularly updated website or web page, typically run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style.
Ես սկսել եմ իմ բլոգը թարմացնել։ (Es sksel em im blogy t’armac’nel.) – I have started updating my blog.
Վիրուս (virus) – Virus
In the context of technology, a virus is a malicious software program that can infect a computer system and replicate itself.
Համակարգիչս վիրուսով է վարակվել։ (Hamakargichs virusov e varakvel.) – My computer has been infected with a virus.
Ուղղակի (ughghaki) – Direct(Live)
Often used to describe live streams or direct video content on the internet.
Ես դիտում եմ ուղղակի հեռարձակումը։ (Es ditum em ughghaki herrardzakumy.) – I am watching the live broadcast.
Անլար (anlar) – Wireless
Refers to any system of communication that does not require a physical connection, like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Ես անլար մկնիկ եմ գնել։ (Es anlar mk’nik em gnel.) – I bought a wireless mouse.
Armenian language learners can greatly expand their tech vocabulary by familiarizing themselves with these terms. Having command over such vocabulary aids in understanding modern contexts and conversations within the technologically advanced world we live in.
