CAN YOU SAY 'THANK YOU' IN ARMENIAN? When traveling to a new country, especially one where you might not speak the language, it’s always a good idea to know some of the local lingo. Moreover, when you attempt to speak the local language, you’ll get a delighted and warm response from the locals. Therefore, if you are planning a trip to Armenia, here’s some of those essential phrases you need to know.
Barev dzez - Hello
It is customary and polite in Armenia to greet everyone when entering a shop, museum or restaurant. 'Barev dzez' is the formal version of the Armenian ‘hello’, so if you are meeting with a local friend, you can say 'Barev'.
Shnorrhakalutsyun (shno-rha-kal-ut-syun) - Thank you
Probably knowing the word for ‘thank you’ in the local lingo is the second most important phrase when travelling to a new destination. In Armenian, this word might seem difficult to pronounce, but it is easy to get used to. It’s also more of a formal version and is used when you want to be very polite. Locals use the informal version, which is the French word, ‘merci’.
Ayo / Voch - Yes / No
Sometimes, you might go to a place where they don’t speak English, so knowing ‘yes’ and ‘no’ in Armenian might come in handy. Pronouncing these words is quite easy as well, so you won’t have any trouble.
Tstesutsyun (ts-teess-uts-yun) - Goodbye
When leaving a dining venue or a shopping stall, it’s polite to say ‘goodbye’ to a person.
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