المعنى
Encouraging someone in trouble.
خلفية ثقافية
Strength is often associated with the 'Apricot' and 'Stone.' Armenians call their country 'Karastan' (Land of Stones), and being 'strong like a stone' is a common metaphor. In the Diaspora, this phrase is a way to maintain a connection to the homeland's struggles. It is frequently used in community gatherings. With mandatory conscription, this phrase is the most common thing said to soldiers departing for service. Armenians are very active on Facebook and Instagram. 'Ուժեղ եղիր' is often the top comment on any post involving a personal or national struggle.
Add 'Jan'
Adding 'ջան' (jan) at the end makes it much warmer: 'Ուժեղ եղիր, ջան':
Watch the Tone
Say it with a soft, supportive voice. If said too loudly, it can sound like a military command.
المعنى
Encouraging someone in trouble.
Add 'Jan'
Adding 'ջան' (jan) at the end makes it much warmer: 'Ուժեղ եղիր, ջան':
Watch the Tone
Say it with a soft, supportive voice. If said too loudly, it can sound like a military command.
Plural for Respect
When in doubt, use 'Ուժեղ եղեք'. It is never wrong to be too polite in Armenian culture.
Eye Contact
When saying this in person, maintain steady eye contact to show you are sincere.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to be' (եղիր or եղեք).
Մայրիկ ջան, ուժեղ _______:
Even though it's your mother, Armenian culture uses the plural/formal form 'եղեք' to show respect to parents.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Your best friend just lost their job.
This is the appropriate phrase for emotional support during a setback.
Which word order is most natural in Armenian?
How do you say 'Be strong'?
Adjective before the verb is the standard pattern for this expression.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Վաղը քննություն ունեմ, շատ լարված եմ: B: ________, դու ամեն ինչ կհասցնես:
Encouragement is needed here.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
When to say 'Ուժեղ եղիր'
Support
- • Funerals
- • Breakups
- • Job loss
Encouragement
- • Exams
- • Surgery
- • Competitions
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينՄայրիկ ջան, ուժեղ _______:
Even though it's your mother, Armenian culture uses the plural/formal form 'եղեք' to show respect to parents.
Your best friend just lost their job.
This is the appropriate phrase for emotional support during a setback.
How do you say 'Be strong'?
Adjective before the verb is the standard pattern for this expression.
A: Վաղը քննություն ունեմ, շատ լարված եմ: B: ________, դու ամեն ինչ կհասցնես:
Encouragement is needed here.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةTechnically yes, but it's rare. For the gym, you'd say 'Ուժեղացիր' (Get stronger).
Only if they are in a visible state of distress (e.g., crying at a memorial). Otherwise, it's too personal.
The plural is 'Ուժեղ եղեք' (Uzhegh yegheq).
Yes, it is completely gender-neutral.
It might sound sarcastic. Save it for real challenges.
Usually with 'Ապրես' (Apres - Thank you/Well done) or 'Շնորհակալություն' (Shnorhakalutyun).
No, it is a secular phrase, though it fits well in religious contexts.
'Pind mna' is more informal and literally means 'stay firm.'
Yes, it is very common in sympathy cards.
'Uzh' means 'strength' or 'power.'
عبارات ذات صلة
Պինդ մնա
similarStay firm
Դիմացիր
similarEndure
Անկոտրում եղիր
specialized formBe unbreakable
Համբերություն
similarPatience
Մի հանձնվիր
contrastDon't give up
