Significado
Almost remembering a word or name.
Contexto cultural
In Armenian coffee gatherings, idioms are used frequently. Forgetting a word is often met with 'Սուրճը խմիր, կհիշես' (Drink the coffee, you'll remember). Students often use this phrase during oral exams to show they have studied, even if they are struggling to find the exact term. Armenians in the Diaspora often use this when they forget a word in Armenian and can only remember it in English or French. If you forget what you were going to say, some Armenians believe it means you were about to tell a lie, though this is a playful superstition.
Use the suffix
Always use 'Լեզվիս' (my tongue) or 'Լեզվիդ' (your tongue) to sound like a native.
Not for objects
Don't use this for your lost keys or wallet!
Significado
Almost remembering a word or name.
Use the suffix
Always use 'Լեզվիս' (my tongue) or 'Լեզվիդ' (your tongue) to sound like a native.
Not for objects
Don't use this for your lost keys or wallet!
Add 'պտտվել'
If you're really struggling, use 'Լեզվիս վրա պտտվում է' to show the word is 'spinning' around.
Be patient
Armenians will often try to help you find the word, so don't be afraid to use this phrase!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'tongue' (լեզու).
Այդ բառը _____ վրա է:
We use the genitive form 'լեզվի' plus the possessive suffix '-ս' (my).
Which sentence is the correct idiom for 'It's on the tip of my tongue'?
Choose one:
The idiom always uses the postposition 'վրա' (on).
Match the situation to the correct use of the idiom.
Situation: You forget the name of a movie you saw yesterday.
You can say either the 'name' or the 'movie' is on your tongue.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ո՞վ է այս նկարիչը? B: Մի վայրկյան, անունը ____:
This is the standard way to express a memory lapse.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosԱյդ բառը _____ վրա է:
We use the genitive form 'լեզվի' plus the possessive suffix '-ս' (my).
Choose one:
The idiom always uses the postposition 'վրա' (on).
Situation: You forget the name of a movie you saw yesterday.
You can say either the 'name' or the 'movie' is on your tongue.
A: Ո՞վ է այս նկարիչը? B: Մի վայրկյան, անունը ____:
This is the standard way to express a memory lapse.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting.
Yes, it is very common for names.
They are identical in meaning, but 'ծայրին' (on the tip) is slightly more descriptive.
Yes, usually to 'է' (is) or 'էր' (was).
No, that is not a standard idiom. Use 'Մտքիս մեջ է' or 'Լեզվիս վրա է'.
Yes, with slight variations like 'Լեզուիս վրան է'.
No, only if you feel you are *about* to remember it.
Լեզվիս վրա էր:
In slang, people often say 'Լեզվիս վրայա' (merging 'վրա' and 'է').
Yes, for the title or the lyrics.
Frases relacionadas
Լեզվիս ծայրին է
synonymOn the tip of my tongue
Լեզու առնել
builds onTo start speaking (often after being shy)
Լեզուն կապվել
contrastTo be tongue-tied
Մտքից թռչել
similarTo fly out of one's mind
Լեզվին տալ
specialized formTo chatter or talk too much
