Top 10 Armenian Words Every Beginner Should Learn First

Top 10 Armenian Words Every Beginner Should Learn First

If you’re starting to learn Armenian online, the fastest way to feel progress is to master a few high-frequency words you can use every day. This short list from 301Armat’s beginner program includes practical Armenian words for beginners, with pronunciation and simple examples so you can start speaking right away.

Note: Armenian has Eastern and Western variants. Some spellings or pronunciations may differ slightly – below are widely used forms, plus common alternatives where helpful.

1) Բարև (Barev) – Hello

Pronunciation: ba-REV
Use it for casual and polite greetings.
Example: Բարև, Անահիտ։ – Hello, Anahit.

2) Շնորհակալություն (Shnorhakalutyun) – Thank you

Pronunciation: shno-rha-ka-loo-TYUN
Common shorter form: Շնորհակալ եմ (Shnorhakal em)
Example: Շնորհակալություն օգնության համար։ – Thank you for your help.

3) Այո / Ոչ (Ayo / Voch) – Yes / No

Pronunciation: AH-yo / VOCH
Example: Դու հայ ե՞ս։ Այո։ – Are you Armenian? Yes.

4) Ինչպե՞ս ես (Inchpes es?) – How are you?

Pronunciation: inch-PES es
Formal/plural: Ինչպե՞ս եք (Inchpes ek?)
Example: Բարև, ինչպե՞ս ես։ – Hi, how are you?

5) Լավ (Lav) – Good / Fine

Pronunciation: lahv
Example: Ես լավ եմ։ – I’m good / I’m fine.

6) Իմ անունն է… (Im anunn e…) – My name is…

Pronunciation: eem ah-NOON eh
Example: Իմ անունն է Լիանա։ – My name is Liana.

7) Ցտեսություն (Tstesutyun) – Goodbye

Pronunciation: ts-te-soo-TYUN
Short/informal: Ց’տես (T’stes)
Example: Ցտեսություն, մինչ նոր հանդիպում։ – Goodbye, until next time.

8) Խնդրում եմ / Խնդրեմ (Khndrum em / Khndrem) – Please / You’re welcome

Pronunciation: khn-DROOM em / KHND-rem
Use “Խնդրում եմ” when asking politely, and “Խնդրեմ” as “you’re welcome / here you go.”
Example: Խնդրում եմ, նստեք։ – Please, have a seat.

9) Ներողություն (Neroghutyun) – Sorry / Excuse me

Pronunciation: ne-ro-GHO-tyoon
Essential for polite conversation and getting attention.
Example: Ներողություն, կարո՞ղ եք օգնել։ – Excuse me, can you help?

10) Հայերեն (Hayeren) – Armenian (language)

Pronunciation: ha-ye-REN
Example: Ես սովորում եմ հայերեն։ – I’m learning Armenian.

Bonus phrase (optional): Սիրում եմ քեզ (Sirum em qez) – I love you
Example: Մամ, սիրում եմ քեզ։ – Mom, I love you.

Quick practice tip

Don’t just read the list – use it daily. Say “Բարև” instead of “Hi,” answer “Ինչպե՞ս ես” with “Լավ եմ,” and use “Շնորհակալություն” whenever you can. Consistency builds confidence fast.

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