المعنى
A family with many members.
خلفية ثقافية
The 'Mets Entanik' is the cornerstone of Armenian survival. During the Genocide and subsequent migrations, the family unit was the only thing people could rely on. In the Armenian Diaspora (USA, France, Russia), 'Մեծ ընտանիք' often refers to the local Armenian community that helps newcomers. In villages, a 'big family' is still common and expected. In Yerevan, it is seen as a brave or traditional choice. The Armenian Apostolic Church encourages large families, viewing children as a gift from God.
Plural Rule
Remember: 2 մեծ ընտանիք (2 big families) - the noun stays singular after a number!
Pride
Having a 'Mets Entanik' is a point of pride in Armenia. Don't be afraid to brag about it!
المعنى
A family with many members.
Plural Rule
Remember: 2 մեծ ընտանիք (2 big families) - the noun stays singular after a number!
Pride
Having a 'Mets Entanik' is a point of pride in Armenia. Don't be afraid to brag about it!
Not 'Large'
Avoid using the word 'խոշոր' (khoshor) for family. That's for big objects or businesses.
Figurative Use
Use this phrase to compliment a workplace to instantly sound more like a native speaker.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to say 'I have a big family'.
Ես ունեմ ____ ընտանիք:
In Armenian, 'big' in the context of family size is always 'մեծ'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct form:
Adjectives do not take plural endings in Armenian when they are before the noun.
Complete the dialogue.
Ա: Քանի՞ երեխա ունես: Բ: Հինգ երեխա ունեմ: Ես ____ ____ ունեմ:
Five children constitute a 'big family'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Մեր թիմը մի մեծ ընտանիք է'?
This is the figurative use of the phrase to describe a close-knit group.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Family Sizes
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينԵս ունեմ ____ ընտանիք:
In Armenian, 'big' in the context of family size is always 'մեծ'.
Choose the correct form:
Adjectives do not take plural endings in Armenian when they are before the noun.
Ա: Քանի՞ երեխա ունես: Բ: Հինգ երեխա ունեմ: Ես ____ ____ ունեմ:
Five children constitute a 'big family'.
When would you say 'Մեր թիմը մի մեծ ընտանիք է'?
This is the figurative use of the phrase to describe a close-knit group.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةUsually, 3 or more children are considered a big family in modern Armenia.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a speech.
Yes, if you have many pets, you can jokingly say 'Մենք մեծ ընտանիք ենք'!
'Entanik' is the immediate household; 'Gerdastan' is the whole clan including distant cousins.
In this specific phrase, it primarily means 'Large' in size/number.
Ես մեծ ընտանիքից եմ (Yes mets entanikits em).
Yes, this is a key part of what makes an Armenian family 'Mets'.
Մեծ ընտանիքներ (Mets entanikner).
Yes, it's a very common metaphor for a close-knit company culture.
People might say 'Մի աշխարհ մարդ' (A world of people) to describe their huge family.
عبارات ذات صلة
Բազմազավակ ընտանիք
specialized formA family with many children
Փոքր ընտանիք
contrastSmall family
Ընտանիքի անդամ
builds onFamily member
Գերդաստան
similarClan/Dynasty
Հարազատներ
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