Bedeutung
A path that takes a long time.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Long Road' is a common theme in Armenian 'Ashugh' (troubadour) songs, symbolizing the pain of separation (Karot). For the Armenian Diaspora, the 'long road' represents the literal journey of ancestors fleeing the Genocide and the metaphorical road back to their roots. Armenians believe that a traveler from a 'long road' is sent by God. This is why they are treated with extreme generosity. In Armenian fairy tales, the hero often has to cross 'seven mountains and seven valleys' on a 'երկար ճանապարհ' to find their prize.
Use with 'անցնել'
Always pair this with 'անցնել' (to pass) to sound like a native when talking about your life journey.
Avoid 'Մեծ'
Never say 'Mets chanaparh' for distance; it sounds like you are talking about the width of the road, not the length.
Bedeutung
A path that takes a long time.
Use with 'անցնել'
Always pair this with 'անցնել' (to pass) to sound like a native when talking about your life journey.
Avoid 'Մեծ'
Never say 'Mets chanaparh' for distance; it sounds like you are talking about the width of the road, not the length.
Hospitality context
If someone says this to you when you arrive, they are acknowledging your effort to visit them. Smile and thank them!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'It's a long road.'
Սա ______ ճանապարհ է:
'Երկար' is the correct adjective for length/distance.
Which sentence means 'We have come a long way'?
Choose the correct translation:
The verb 'անցնել' (to pass/cross) is the standard idiomatic choice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just arrived at a friend's house after a 6-hour drive. What do they say?
This is the traditional way to welcome someone who has traveled far.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenՍա ______ ճանապարհ է:
'Երկար' is the correct adjective for length/distance.
Choose the correct translation:
The verb 'անցնել' (to pass/cross) is the standard idiomatic choice.
You just arrived at a friend's house after a 6-hour drive. What do they say?
This is the traditional way to welcome someone who has traveled far.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenNo, for a book you would just say 'երկար գիրք' or 'հաստ գիրք' (thick book). 'Ճանապարհ' is only for paths or processes.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The opposite is 'կարճ ճանապարհ' (short road) or 'կտրող ճանապարհ'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Բարի ճանապարհ
similarBon voyage / Have a good trip
Ճանապարհ հարթել
builds onTo pave the way
Կարճ ճանապարհ
contrastShort road / Shortcut
Կյանքի ուղի
specialized formLife's path
