Significado
Calling someone over.
Contexto cultural
The 'Jan' factor: Adding 'jan' after 'Ari aystegh' makes it much warmer. It's almost a requirement in close-knit families. Gestures: Armenians use a palm-down 'scratching' motion to accompany this phrase. A palm-up motion is often seen as 'Western' or less natural. Hospitality: If you are a guest and someone says 'Ari aystegh,' they are likely inviting you to the best seat in the house or to try a specific dish. Hierarchy: Age is the primary driver of register. Even a 20-year-old will use 'Ekek' (formal) for a 30-year-old stranger.
The 'Jan' trick
If you're worried about sounding too bossy, just add 'jan' at the end. It fixes everything!
Age Matters
Never say 'Ari' to someone even 5 years older than you if you don't know them well.
Significado
Calling someone over.
The 'Jan' trick
If you're worried about sounding too bossy, just add 'jan' at the end. It fixes everything!
Age Matters
Never say 'Ari' to someone even 5 years older than you if you don't know them well.
Colloquial Shortcut
Use 'Ari stegh' to sound like a local in Yerevan.
The Gesture
Remember the palm-down motion. It's the secret handshake of Armenian calling.
Ponte a prueba
You are calling your younger brother. Which one do you use?
____, տես ինչ եմ գնել:
Since it's your younger brother, the informal singular 'Արի՛ այստեղ' is correct.
Fill in the missing word to call your friend to 'this place'.
Արի՛ _______:
'Այստեղ' means 'here' (near the speaker).
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
1. Արի՛ այստեղ | 2. Եկե՛ք այստեղ
Use 'Ari' for pets/friends and 'Ekek' for superiors.
Complete the dialogue.
Անի: Արամ, ____ այստեղ, օգնիր ինձ: Արամ: Հիմա գալիս եմ:
Ani is talking to Aram (informal), so 'արի' is the correct imperative.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Formal vs Informal
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios____, տես ինչ եմ գնել:
Since it's your younger brother, the informal singular 'Արի՛ այստեղ' is correct.
Արի՛ _______:
'Այստեղ' means 'here' (near the speaker).
1. Արի՛ այստեղ | 2. Եկե՛ք այստեղ
Use 'Ari' for pets/friends and 'Ekek' for superiors.
Անի: Արամ, ____ այստեղ, օգնիր ինձ: Արամ: Հիմա գալիս եմ:
Ani is talking to Aram (informal), so 'արի' is the correct imperative.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasOnly if used with elders or strangers. With friends, it's perfectly normal.
No, use 'Ekek aystegh' to be safe and respectful.
'Ari' is the standard spoken imperative. 'Yek' is slightly more formal or literary.
Say 'Mi ari aystegh'.
That's the 'sheshth', the Armenian emphasis mark used for commands.
No, for a group you must use the plural 'Ekek aystegh'.
Yes, 'stegh' is just a shorter, more casual version of 'aystegh'.
A palm-down, scratching motion toward yourself.
Yes, 'Ari!' is a very common short way to say 'Come!'
Say 'Արի՛ այստեղ շուտ' (Ari aystegh shut).
Frases relacionadas
Եկե՛ք այստեղ
formal formCome here (plural/formal)
Համեցե՛ք
specialized formWelcome / Please come in
Մոտեցի՛ր
similarApproach / Come closer
Արի՛ ու տես
builds onCome and see / Just imagine
Գնա՛ այնտեղ
contrastGo there
