Expressing Intentions: I Am Going To Do
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'patrastvel' (to prepare/intend) + infinitive to express your plans for the near future.
- Use the verb 'patrastvel' conjugated for the subject.
- Add the main verb in its infinitive form (-el/-al).
- Example: Yes patrastvum em gnal (I am going to go).
Conjugation of 'Patrastvel' (Present)
| Person | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
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Yes
|
patrastvum em
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chem patrastvum
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Du
|
patrastvum es
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ches patrastvum
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Na
|
patrastvum e
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chi patrastvum
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Menq
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patrastvum enq
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chenq patrastvum
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Duq
|
patrastvum eq
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cheq patrastvum
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Nranq
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patrastvum en
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chen patrastvum
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Meanings
This construction expresses a deliberate plan or intention to perform an action in the near future.
Planned Action
Expressing a firm intention to do something soon.
“Yes patrastvum em gnel ays zgesty.”
“Menq patrastvum enq gnal Erevan.”
Imminent Future
Indicating that an action is about to happen.
“Patrastvum em sksel dasy.”
“Patrastvum enq utel.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
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Subj + patrastvum + Inf
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Yes patrastvum em gnal
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Negative
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Subj + chem/chi + patrastvum + Inf
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Yes chem patrastvum gnal
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Question
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Patrastvum + Subj + Inf?
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Patrastvum es gnal?
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Short Answer
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Ayo/Voch
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Ayo, patrastvum em
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طیف رسمیت
Yes patrastvum em ashxatel. (Work/Daily)
Yes patrastvum em ashxatel. (Work/Daily)
Patrastvum em ashxatem. (Work/Daily)
Ashxatelu em. (Work/Daily)
Intentional Future Map
Usage
- Plan Plan
- Intent Intent
Structure
- Patrastvum Preparing
- Infinitive Verb
مثالها بر اساس سطح
Yes patrastvum em utel.
I am going to eat.
Na patrastvum e gnal.
He is going to go.
Menq patrastvum enq sovorel hayeren.
We are going to learn Armenian.
Du patrastvum es kardal?
Are you going to read?
Patrastvum em aysor verjacnel ashxatanqs.
I am going to finish my work today.
Nranq patrastvum en meknel Erevan.
They are going to leave for Yerevan.
Patrastvum em masnakcel ays mijocarman.
I am going to participate in this event.
Patrastvum es arajarkel nor lucum?
Are you going to propose a new solution?
Patrastvum em himnavorel im tesakety.
I am going to justify my point of view.
Na patrastvum e veranayel ir voroshumy.
He is going to reconsider his decision.
Patrastvum em hamakargel ays amboghj gorcyntacy.
I am going to coordinate this entire process.
Patrastvum enq irakanacnel barephoxumner.
We are going to implement reforms.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both express future, but -alu em is for definite plans.
اشتباهات رایج
Yes patrastvum em gnum
Yes patrastvum em gnal
Yes patrastvum gnal
Yes patrastvum em gnal
Yes chem gnal patrastvum
Yes chem patrastvum gnal
Na patrastvum e gnalu
Na patrastvum e gnal
Patrastvum em em gnal
Patrastvum em gnal
Patrastvum em gnal-el
Patrastvum em gnal
Patrastvum em gnalov
Patrastvum em gnal
Patrastvum em gnalu em
Patrastvum em gnal
Chem patrastvum em gnal
Chem patrastvum gnal
Patrastvum em katarac linel
Patrastvum em katarel
Patrastvum em gnalu
Patrastvum em gnal
Patrastvum em vor gnal
Patrastvum em gnal
الگوهای جملهسازی
Yes patrastvum em ___.
Real World Usage
Patrastvum em gal.
Keep it simple
Smart Tips
Use 'patrastvum em' to sound more natural.
تلفظ
Patrastvum
The 'v' is pronounced like a soft 'v'.
Question
Patrastvum es gnal? ↑
Rising intonation at the end.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Patrastvel' as 'Preparing to do'. If you are preparing, you are going to do it.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a person packing a suitcase (preparing) and then walking out the door (going to do).
Rhyme
Patrastvum em gnal, / Hayeren em sovorel.
Story
Aram is standing at the door. He is holding his keys. He says, 'Yes patrastvum em gnal' (I am going to go). He is ready.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Write 3 sentences about what you are going to do tomorrow using this structure.
نکات فرهنگی
Armenians often use this to show politeness when planning to leave a gathering.
Derived from 'patrast' (ready) + 'vel' (reflexive suffix).
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
Inch es patrastvum anel aysor?
موضوعات نگارش
اشتباهات رایج
Test Yourself
Yes ___ gnal.
Score: /1
تمرینهای عملی
1 exercisesYes ___ gnal.
Score: /1
سوالات متداول (1)
No, use 'patrastvum ei' for the past.
Scaffolded Practice
1
Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
Ir a + infinitive
Spanish uses 'ir' (to go), Armenian uses 'patrastvel' (to prepare).
Aller + infinitive
Armenian emphasizes the preparation aspect.
Vorhaben zu + infinitive
Armenian is more common in daily speech.
Tsumori desu
Armenian is a verbal construction, Japanese is a noun-based one.
Sa- + verb
Armenian is a multi-word construction.
