Significado
Asking someone to keep going.
Contexto cultural
In Armenian culture, interrupting someone is often seen as a sign of excitement and engagement rather than rudeness. However, saying 'Sharunakek' is the essential 'reset' button to show you still value the original speaker's point. Western Armenian speakers might use 'Sharunagetsek.' The cultural emphasis remains on maintaining the 'thread' of the Armenian language and heritage. In Yerevan's growing tech sector, 'Sharunakek' is used to keep meetings on track, often replacing more long-winded traditional polite phrases. When a guest is telling a story, the host will often use 'Sharunakek' while serving tea, ensuring the guest feels their story is more important than the food.
The Nod
In Armenia, pair 'Sharunakek' with a slight head nod to show you are truly engaged.
Don't Overuse
Saying it every 5 seconds makes you sound like a robot or an impatient interviewer.
Significado
Asking someone to keep going.
The Nod
In Armenia, pair 'Sharunakek' with a slight head nod to show you are truly engaged.
Don't Overuse
Saying it every 5 seconds makes you sound like a robot or an impatient interviewer.
The 'Du' vs 'Duk'
Always use 'Sharunakek' (Duk) with anyone older than you, even if you've known them for years.
Softening
Add 'de' (դե) at the beginning—'De sharunakek'—to sound more natural and encouraging.
Ponte a prueba
You are in a meeting and your boss stops talking. What do you say?
Պարոն Հակոբյան, ...
You must use the formal '-ek' ending with a boss (Paron Hakobyan).
Complete the sentence to say 'Please continue.'
Շարունակեք, ... ...:
'Khndrum em' is the standard way to say 'please' in this context.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You accidentally interrupted your grandmother.
Apologizing and asking to continue is the polite Armenian way to handle interruptions.
Finish the dialogue.
A: Հետո ես գնացի տուն... (Then I went home...) B: ...
This encourages the speaker to finish the story.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Formal vs Informal
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosՊարոն Հակոբյան, ...
You must use the formal '-ek' ending with a boss (Paron Hakobyan).
Շարունակեք, ... ...:
'Khndrum em' is the standard way to say 'please' in this context.
Situation: You accidentally interrupted your grandmother.
Apologizing and asking to continue is the polite Armenian way to handle interruptions.
A: Հետո ես գնացի տուն... (Then I went home...) B: ...
This encourages the speaker to finish the story.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasNo, it can be used for any ongoing action, like working, walking, or playing an instrument.
You can, but 'Sharunakir' (singular) is more natural for children.
Not necessarily, but 'khndrum em' makes it much warmer.
That is 'Sharunakeli' (Շարունակելի).
The opposite is 'Kangnek' (Stop) or 'Dadaretsrek' (Cease).
Yes, for example: 'Շարունակեք ձեր լավ աշխատանքը' (Continue your good work).
No, but the concept is similar to the Russian 'Prodolzhayte'.
It is a standard 'sh' sound, like in English.
Yes, to tell a driver to keep going straight, say 'Sharunakek ughigh'.
The '-ek' ending makes it formal/polite, but the verb itself is neutral.
Most commonly 'Sharunakek' or 'Sharounakek'.
Armenian verbs often have multiple syllables because they include the root, suffixes, and endings.
Yes, 'Sharunakek' is the correct plural form for a group, even if they are friends.
Yes, though the pronunciation of 'k' might sound more like 'g'.
Frases relacionadas
Առաջ գնացեք
similarGo forward
Էլի ասա
informalSay more
Մի՛ դադարեք
contrastDon't stop
Շարունակելի
builds onTo be continued
Հետո՞
synonymAnd then?
