Armenian Phrases | How to say Thank You in Armenian, Love Words & Greetings?
Armenian phrases, or let’s say, typical Armenian phrases are one of the first things tourists want to know while staying in Armenia. Sometimes it’s even better to know some essential phrases such as “Thank you”, some greetings or even some love words in Armenian before coming to the country.
Very often, the representatives of different cultures may have some difficulties in communication, as they may not find the corresponding phrase in other language proper to the situation.
Like all the nations, Armenians also have phrases which can either have their corresponding in English or can be peculiar only to them.
This article will help you to know more about Armenian phrases.
We’ll go over some essential words, like greetings, “thank you”, “hello”. We never forget about love words and phrases as well. So, let’s just dive in!

Useful Armenian Phrases While Being in Armenia
Greetings and Farewells
The first and the most important elements of starting a successful conversation are greetings. Armenian greetings are very different depending on their formality. Greetings in English are somehow more simple.
We can say hello and it’s both formal and informal, however the word barev (բարև) will only be informal in Armenian.

Hello
Barev Dzez (Բարև Ձեզ) is the formal version of Armenian greeting. Voghjuyn is another way of greeting. This belongs to more friendly type of greetings.
The same thing is with farewell phrases. In English, the word goodbye is both formal and informal.

Goodbye
In Armenian, the word tstesutyun (ցտեսություն) is formal, which means “till our next meeting”.
The informal one is hajoghutyun, which is translated as “good luck”. As you see both variants are very warm and positive.
Short Dialogue with Most Important Armenian Phrases
Here are also some phrases, that will be useful in communication process.

English	Armenian Formal	Armenian Informal
Hello	Barev Dzez	Barev
How are you?	Inchpes eq?	Inchpes es?
Fine, thanks!	Lav, shnorhakalutyun!	Lav, merci!

Armenian Phrases: Thank You in Armenian
Thank you
The Word Shnorhakalutyun (շնորհակալություն) means thank you in Armenian.
It is obvious that it is a rather long phrase. Sometimes pronouncing the whole word may be difficult or not proper to the situation. Armenians found a peculiar solution to it. Very often they replace Armenian word shnorhakalutyun with French word merci.
This word is one of the most frequently used words in Armenian. So, if you have some difficulties in pronouncing the word thank you in Armenian, you can easily use merci. Moreover, that will sound more soft and friendly.

You're welcome
After the world thank you in Armenian follows polite and warm answer “You are welcome” which is translated as Khndrem (խնդրեմ).

Useful Armenian Phrases for Successful Shopping
Besides the main phrases used in the daily routine, it’s also essential to know phrases which are typical in particular situations. The most common situation, which each of you faces while being in Armenia is shopping process.
Armenians are known for their developed and unique bargain culture and those who master that culture will definitely have successful shopping.
For knowing the price of a certain product first of all you must start with the phrase inch arje? (Ի՞նչ արժե), which is translated as “how much does it cost?” after your question they will tell you the price.
Everything seems clear. However, never forget about deeply rooted Armenian tendency: that is, the first price they declare may often not coincide with the real price. This, of course doesn’t refer to supermarkets and stores, where the price is fixed.

But if you’re in a traditional market, then never forget about magic phrase verjin ginn e? (վերջի՞ն գինն է) which means “is that the final price?”.
The answer may be surprising for you, because the final price of the product will be much cheаper.  Armenian phrases like these will help you to master the art of bargaining, which will even become fun for you.

Armenian Phrases: Love Words in Armenian
Love words are the most favorite ones among Armenians. Armenians belong to those nations that are very friendly. They use love words very frequently. They can be easily devoted even to a complete stranger and call them with those friendly and warm love words.

Jan (Ջան)
Jan belongs to those Armenian phrases, that is typical only to Armenians. It’s really difficult to find any corresponding word in other languages. Jan is a unique word which expresses tenderness and love towards a person whom it is addressed. It shows a person’s friendly attitude and willingness of good relations.
The word jan is usually placed after the names, for example: Armine jan.
Armenians use this peculiar particle very often. This makes conversations more enjoyable. Use jan as much as you can, Armenians will definitely appreciate it!

Tsavt Tanem (Ցավդ Տանեմ)
The translation of this phrase will be somehow strange. There is no a rational translation for it. It approximately means “let me take your pain”. The phrase tsavt tanem also belongs to those love words which cannot be found in any other language.
The phrase contains a huge emotional coloring in it. Armenians are usually not generous with this phrase. They address it to those who are really very important to them. Though the translation of the phrase may seem a bit weird, it is very positive and widely accepted phrase among Armenians.

Sirum еm Qez (Սիրում եմ Քեզ)
Finally! All nations cannot get on without this phrase. “Sirum em qez” means “I love you” in Armenian. There is not much to talk about his phrase. Everything is clear. Everyone is waiting for this phrase with a great heart beating in spite of nationality.

 

Some Armenian Phrases That Will Make You Laugh
There are some Armenian phrases that you shouldn’t try to translate. They won’t make any sense, even more, your pointless efforts of translating them will make you laugh hard. These kinds of Armenian phrases are mainly used in informal communication, that’s why you will listen to them in every step while being in Armenia.

Funny Armenian phrases #1: Sirt chunem (Սիրտ չունեմ)
I have no heart. This weird phrase is used when a person is upset and doesn’t have any wish to do something. In this case, when someone suggests them doing something they say “sirt chunem”.

Funny Armenian phrases #2: Boyit mermem- (Բոյիդ մեռնեմ)
Let me die on your height (tallness). This is a typical Armenian phrase. The phrase is especially loved by Armenian grannies. They like to call with this phrase their grandchildren. By this phrase, they want to express how much they love and adore them.
 
Funny Armenian phrases #3: Glukhs mi hardukir (Գլուխս մի հարդուկիր)
Don’t iron my head. Keep calm, nobody is going to do harm to anyone!
This is just one more funny Armenian phrase, which means “you are talking nonsense and it bores me”. The phrase Glukhs tarar (գլուխս տարար) has exactly the same meaning and is translated as “you have taken my head”

Funny Armenian phrases #4: Hogis durs ekav (Հոգիս դուրս եկավ)
My soul came out. Armenians use this phrase when they have to cope with a task which is very difficult for them. When they feel exhausted, they say “hogis durs ekav”.

Funny Armenian phrases #5: Achqis luys (Աչքիս լույս)
Another peculiar Armenian phrase is the phrase Achqis luys, (Աչքիս լույս) which is translated as the light of my eye. This phrase means that someone or something is too precious for a person, and they are even ready to worship them/it.
The corresponding phrase in English is the apple of one’s eye. It’s very interesting that both these phrases are very alike to each other, though both of them have been distracted from the real meaning.