Significado
Operating a vehicle.
Contexto cultural
In Yerevan, traffic is heavy and driving is seen as a competitive sport. Using your horn is a standard way to communicate with other drivers. In villages, 'մեքենա վարել' often involves navigating unpaved roads and avoiding livestock. Drivers are generally more helpful to strangers here. In communities like Glendale (USA), driving a luxury car is a major cultural marker of success and identity. Before cars, 'վարել' was about plowing the sacred land of Armenia, a theme often found in folk songs.
Sound like a native
Use 'վարել' when you want to sound professional, but don't be afraid to use 'քշել' with friends to blend in.
Article usage
Don't forget the definite article '-ն' if you are talking about a specific car you are currently driving.
Significado
Operating a vehicle.
Sound like a native
Use 'վարել' when you want to sound professional, but don't be afraid to use 'քշել' with friends to blend in.
Article usage
Don't forget the definite article '-ն' if you are talking about a specific car you are currently driving.
Taxi Talk
Complimenting a taxi driver's 'վարել' (driving) is the fastest way to get a discount or a great story.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'վարել' in the present tense.
Իմ հայրիկը ամեն օր մեքենա է _______:
The sentence describes a daily habit, so the present continuous form 'վարում' is required.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a job interview?
How would you say 'I can drive a car' to a boss?
'Մեքենա վարել' is the formal and correct term for professional settings.
Complete the dialogue between a tourist and a local.
Զբոսաշրջիկ: Ինչպե՞ս հասնեմ Սևան: Տեղացի: Դուք կարող եք _______:
Driving a car is the most logical way to get to Lake Sevan for a tourist.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Match 'Արագ մի՛ վարիր' to its context.
'Արագ մի՛ վարիր' means 'Don't drive fast,' which is a typical warning.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosԻմ հայրիկը ամեն օր մեքենա է _______:
The sentence describes a daily habit, so the present continuous form 'վարում' is required.
How would you say 'I can drive a car' to a boss?
'Մեքենա վարել' is the formal and correct term for professional settings.
Զբոսաշրջիկ: Ինչպե՞ս հասնեմ Սևան: Տեղացի: Դուք կարող եք _______:
Driving a car is the most logical way to get to Lake Sevan for a tourist.
Match 'Արագ մի՛ վարիր' to its context.
'Արագ մի՛ վարիր' means 'Don't drive fast,' which is a typical warning.
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Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes, 'մոտոցիկլետ վարել' is correct and formal, though 'քշել' is also very common.
No, it can be used for any motor vehicle, including buses, trucks, and even trains.
'Վարել' is formal/neutral and polite. 'Քշել' is informal and can be used for animals and bikes too.
You say 'Ես սովորում եմ մեքենա վարել':
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Վարորդական իրավունք
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similarRoad traffic
Արագությունը գերազանցել
specialized formTo exceed the speed limit
Կայանել
contrastTo park
