Significado
Pointing to a different location.
Contexto cultural
For Armenians in the Diaspora, 'այնտեղ' (there) is often a shorthand for the Republic of Armenia, representing a place of longing and identity. In Yerevan, people often use 'այնտեղ' to refer to the 'regions' or 'villages', creating a linguistic divide between the capital and the rest of the country. In classical poetry, 'այնտեղ' can refer to a metaphysical 'beyond' or a lost paradise, often used by poets like Terian or Tumanyan. When giving directions, Armenians rarely just say 'այնտեղ'. They will often use elaborate hand gestures or even walk with you to ensure you arrive.
The Pointing Rule
Always imagine you are pointing your finger when you say 'այնտեղ'. If your finger would be pointing at the person you're talking to, use 'այդտեղ' instead.
The 'GH' Sound
Don't pronounce the 'gh' as a 'g'. It's a soft, gargling sound at the back of the throat. Practice by saying 'tegh' like you're clearing your throat gently.
Significado
Pointing to a different location.
The Pointing Rule
Always imagine you are pointing your finger when you say 'այնտեղ'. If your finger would be pointing at the person you're talking to, use 'այդտեղ' instead.
The 'GH' Sound
Don't pronounce the 'gh' as a 'g'. It's a soft, gargling sound at the back of the throat. Practice by saying 'tegh' like you're clearing your throat gently.
Western Armenian
If you're traveling to Lebanon or the US, try using 'հոն' (hon). You'll sound like a local Western Armenian speaker!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'there' (far away).
Արարատ լեռը ____ է:
Since Mount Ararat is far away from the speaker, 'այնտեղ' is the correct choice.
Which word means 'from there'?
Ես ____ եմ գալիս:
The suffix '-ից' indicates origin or 'from'.
Match the Armenian word to its English meaning.
Spatial markers
This tests the basic spatial triad of Armenian.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Որտե՞ղ է իմ պայուսակը: B: Նայիր, ____՝ աթոռի վրա:
B is pointing to an object on a chair further away.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosԱրարատ լեռը ____ է:
Since Mount Ararat is far away from the speaker, 'այնտեղ' is the correct choice.
Ես ____ եմ գալիս:
The suffix '-ից' indicates origin or 'from'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
This tests the basic spatial triad of Armenian.
A: Որտե՞ղ է իմ պայուսակը: B: Նայիր, ____՝ աթոռի վրա:
B is pointing to an object on a chair further away.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral and used in all contexts, from casual chat to formal news reports.
'Այնտեղ' is Eastern Armenian (Armenia, Iran, Russia), while 'հոն' is Western Armenian (Diaspora).
No, it refers to a place. To say 'that person', use 'այն մարդը'.
'Այնտեղ' already covers 'over there'. For extra emphasis, you can say 'հենց այնտեղ'.
No, Armenian does not have grammatical gender.
Yes, e.g., 'Այնտեղ շատ ցուրտ է' (It is very cold there).
It's not rude, but it is very informal/dialectal. Use 'այնտեղ' in professional settings.
Use 'այնտեղից' (aynteghits).
You would use 'որտեղ' (where) to ask.
It means 'at that place'. If you want to say 'inside there', you'd say 'այնտեղ՝ ներսում'.
Frases relacionadas
Այստեղ
contrastHere
Այդտեղ
similarThere (near you)
Այնտեղից
specialized formFrom there
Այնտեղի
specialized formLocal / Of that place
Այնտեղով
specialized formThrough there
