Significado
Expressing negative opinion.
Contexto cultural
Armenians often use 'վատ չէ' (not bad) as a polite way to say something is 'good' or 'acceptable' to avoid being rude. In some diaspora communities, the usage of 'վատ' might be influenced by the local language's structure, but the core meaning remains. In professional settings, saying 'վատ է' is direct. It is appreciated for its clarity, but usually followed by a suggestion. On social media, 'վատ է' is used to comment on news or viral videos.
Use it for situations
Remember that 'վատ է' is best for describing situations, not people's moral character.
The 'Not Bad' trick
Use 'Վատ չէ' to sound more natural and polite when you don't want to be overly critical.
Significado
Expressing negative opinion.
Use it for situations
Remember that 'վատ է' is best for describing situations, not people's moral character.
The 'Not Bad' trick
Use 'Վատ չէ' to sound more natural and polite when you don't want to be overly critical.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence: Այս ֆիլմը ____ է։
Այս ֆիլմը ____ է։
The context implies a negative evaluation.
Which is the correct way to say 'I feel bad'?
Which is correct?
In Armenian, you use the dative case for physical feelings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ինչպե՞ս է քո նոր աշխատանքը: B: ____
The question asks for an opinion on the job.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
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3 ejerciciosԱյս ֆիլմը ____ է։
The context implies a negative evaluation.
Which is correct?
In Armenian, you use the dative case for physical feelings.
A: Ինչպե՞ս է քո նոր աշխատանքը: B: ____
The question asks for an opinion on the job.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasYes, it is very versatile for any negative situation.
No, it is direct but acceptable in most contexts.
Add 'շատ' (very) before 'վատ'.
Frases relacionadas
Վատ չէ
contrastNot bad
Շատ վատ է
builds onIt is very bad
Վատանալ
specialized formTo get worse
Վատություն
specialized formBadness/Evil act
