Significado
Asking someone to approach.
Contexto cultural
Hospitality is paramount. If someone says 'Ari' to their home, it is often expected that you will be served food and drink, even if it wasn't a planned meal. In the capital, 'Ari' is used very rapidly and often repeated twice ('Ari, ari') to show excitement or urgency. Western Armenian speakers might use 'Yegur' (Եկուր) instead of 'Ari'. It's important to recognize both if you travel. In villages, 'Ari' might be followed by 'ba' or 'de' more frequently, adding a rustic flavor to the invitation.
The Hand Wave
When you say 'Ari', wave your hand with the palm facing down. This is the natural Armenian way to beckon someone.
Age Matters
Never say 'Ari' to someone 20 years older than you unless you are extremely close family.
Significado
Asking someone to approach.
The Hand Wave
When you say 'Ari', wave your hand with the palm facing down. This is the natural Armenian way to beckon someone.
Age Matters
Never say 'Ari' to someone 20 years older than you unless you are extremely close family.
The 'De' Power
Add 'De' before 'Ari' to sound like a local. 'De ari!' sounds much more natural in casual conversation.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'come' for a friend.
Անի, շուտ ___ տուն:
Since you are talking to Ani (a friend), the informal singular 'արի' is correct.
Which phrase means 'Let's go'?
Choose the correct Armenian translation:
'Արի' followed by the subjunctive 'գնանք' is the correct way to say 'Let's go'.
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
1. To your boss, 2. To your little brother
Formal 'Եկեք' for the boss, informal 'Արի' for a sibling.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Արի՛ սուրճ խմենք: B: _____, հիմա գալիս եմ:
'Լավ' (Okay) is the natural response to an invitation.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Ari vs. Ekek
When to use Արի
Social
- • Calling a friend
- • Inviting a neighbor
Action
- • Let's go
- • Let's eat
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosԱնի, շուտ ___ տուն:
Since you are talking to Ani (a friend), the informal singular 'արի' is correct.
Choose the correct Armenian translation:
'Արի' followed by the subjunctive 'գնանք' is the correct way to say 'Let's go'.
1. To your boss, 2. To your little brother
Formal 'Եկեք' for the boss, informal 'Արի' for a sibling.
A: Արի՛ սուրճ խմենք: B: _____, հիմա գալիս եմ:
'Լավ' (Okay) is the natural response to an invitation.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, 'Ari' is perfectly fine for pets.
They usually say 'Yegur', but they will understand 'Ari'.
Use 'Եկեք այստեղ' (Ekek aystegh).
No, Armenian has no grammatical gender. It's 'Ari' for everyone.
No, you must use 'Ekek' for a group.
It means 'Come and see', used to express surprise.
No, it's a standard informal word, not slang.
It is written as Արի.
It's an irregular verb that uses different roots for different forms.
No, it's too informal. Use 'Խնդրում ենք ներկայանալ' or similar formal phrases.
Frases relacionadas
Եկեք
specialized formCome (plural/formal)
Գնանք
contrastLet's go
Համեցեք
similarPlease come in
Արի՛ տես
builds onLo and behold
Մոտեցիր
synonymApproach
