Significado
It is often better to keep quiet.
Contexto cultural
In traditional villages, the 'Mets' (elders) would sit in the center of the village (the 'Hraparak') and listen to the problems of the villagers. They would often remain silent for long periods before giving a single, decisive piece of advice. Silence is a key part of Armenian Apostolic worship. The 'Lrrut'yun' during specific parts of the Badarak (Liturgy) is considered a time of direct communication with the divine, where words are insufficient. In Yerevan's tech and business sectors, being 'zusp' (restrained) is seen as a sign of a high-level professional. Over-promising or talking too much is often viewed as a sign of weakness. While Armenians are famous for long toasts, there is a strict rule that while the 'Tamada' speaks, everyone else must be silent. This is the 'golden silence' of the guest.
The Power of the Schwa
Don't over-pronounce the 'ը' in 'Լռությունը'. It should be a very light, almost invisible breath.
Don't be Rude
Saying 'Լռությունը ոսկի է' to someone who is crying or upset can come across as very cold. Use it for arguments or gossip instead.
Significado
It is often better to keep quiet.
The Power of the Schwa
Don't over-pronounce the 'ը' in 'Լռությունը'. It should be a very light, almost invisible breath.
Don't be Rude
Saying 'Լռությունը ոսկի է' to someone who is crying or upset can come across as very cold. Use it for arguments or gossip instead.
Use the Full Version
If you want to sound truly sophisticated, use the full version: 'Խոսքը արծաթ է, լռությունը՝ ոսկի'. It shows you know the complete cultural context.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Լռությունը ______ է:
The proverb states that silence is gold (ոսկի).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Լռությունը ոսկի է'?
Անին տեսնում է, որ իր ընկերները վիճում են և չի ուզում խառնվել:
Silence is the best way to avoid getting involved in a useless argument.
Match the Armenian words to their English meanings.
Words: 1. Լռություն, 2. Ոսկի, 3. Խոսք, 4. Արծաթ
Լռություն = Silence, Ոսկի = Gold, Խոսք = Speech, Արծաթ = Silver.
Complete the dialogue.
Արամ: Ես այնքան բարկացած եմ, հիմա ամեն ինչ կասեմ նրան! Սոնա: Սպասի՛ր, Արամ: Հիշի՛ր, որ...
Sona is advising Aram to stay calm and silent to avoid making things worse.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Speech vs. Silence
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosԼռությունը ______ է:
The proverb states that silence is gold (ոսկի).
Անին տեսնում է, որ իր ընկերները վիճում են և չի ուզում խառնվել:
Silence is the best way to avoid getting involved in a useless argument.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Լռություն = Silence, Ոսկի = Gold, Խոսք = Speech, Արծաթ = Silver.
Արամ: Ես այնքան բարկացած եմ, հիմա ամեն ինչ կասեմ նրան! Սոնա: Սպասի՛ր, Արամ: Հիշի՛ր, որ...
Sona is advising Aram to stay calm and silent to avoid making things worse.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is extremely common and used by all generations, from grandparents to teenagers.
Absolutely. It's often used as a reaction to drama in group chats.
In Armenian proverbs, nouns are often used as predicates to state an identity (Silence = Gold) rather than a quality (Silence is golden).
Yes, it can be. It's better to use it as a self-reminder or among peers. Telling an elder 'silence is golden' might be seen as telling them to shut up.
While it has biblical roots, in modern Armenia, it is mostly used as secular wisdom about social behavior.
You change 'է' to 'էր': 'Լռությունը ոսկի էր':
There isn't a direct 'proverb' opposite, but the concept of 'Արդարության ձայնը' (The voice of justice) is the functional opposite.
Yes, if you are explaining why you took time to think before answering a difficult question.
Yes, because 'silence' is the specific subject of this universal truth.
You would say 'Լռությունը ոսկուց թանկ է' (Silence is more expensive/valuable than gold).
Frases relacionadas
Խոսքը արծաթ է, լռությունը՝ ոսկի
builds onSpeech is silver, silence is gold.
Լեզուդ քեզ պահիր
similarHold your tongue.
Լուռ ջուրը ահեղ է
similarSilent water is formidable (Still waters run deep).
Շատախոսը շատ կսխալվի
contrastA talkative person will make many mistakes.
