Genitive of Purpose: For the sake of
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use the Genitive case + 'hamar' or 'patcharov' to express the purpose or reason behind an action.
- Use the Genitive case of a noun to indicate the beneficiary: 'Nra hamar' (For him).
- Use 'hamar' (for) after the Genitive form to express purpose: 'Ashxatanqi hamar' (For work).
- Use 'patcharov' (because of) for reasons: 'Andzrevi patcharov' (Because of the rain).
Genitive Pronoun Forms
| Pronoun | Genitive Form | With 'Hamar' |
|---|---|---|
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Es
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Im
|
Im hamar
|
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Du
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Qo
|
Qo hamar
|
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Na
|
Nra
|
Nra hamar
|
|
Menq
|
Mer
|
Mer hamar
|
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Duq
|
Dzer
|
Dzer hamar
|
|
Nranq
|
Nrants
|
Nrants hamar
|
Meanings
This structure defines the beneficiary or the goal of an action, linking a noun to a verb via the genitive case.
Beneficiary
Doing something for the benefit of someone or something.
“Es nra hamar em gnum.”
“Ays nver@ qo hamar e.”
Causality
Expressing the reason or motive for an event.
“Hivandutyan patcharov chkaroghanum em gal.”
“Ays sxali patcharov menq korcrinq zhamanak.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
|
Genitive + hamar
|
Im hamar
|
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Negative
|
Genitive + hamar + che
|
Im hamar che
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|
Question
|
Genitive + hamar + e?
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Im hamar e?
|
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Causal
|
Genitive + patcharov
|
Andzrevi patcharov
|
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Plural
|
Genitive (pl) + hamar
|
Tghayi hamar
|
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Possessive
|
Genitive + hamar
|
Mer hamar
|
Spectre de formalité
Menq sa anum enq @nkerutyan hamar. (Business meeting)
Sa anum enq @nkerutyan hamar. (Business meeting)
Sa anum enq mer firmayi hamar. (Business meeting)
Sa anum enq mer gorci hamar. (Business meeting)
Purpose vs Cause
Purpose
- hamar for
Cause
- patcharov because of
Exemples par niveau
Sa im hamar e.
This is for me.
Qo hamar em arel.
I did it for you.
Menq gnum enq hangsti hamar.
We are going for a vacation.
Na ashxatum e yntaniqi hamar.
He works for his family.
Ays dprocum sovorum en gitutyan hamar.
In this school, they study for the sake of science.
Dzyan patcharov tchanaparhnery pak en.
Because of the snow, the roads are closed.
Nra hajoghutyan hamar karevor e janasirutyun@.
For his success, diligence is important.
Texnikakan xndri patcharov menq ushacanq.
Because of a technical issue, we were late.
Mer azgayin arzheqneri hamar menq petq e payqarenq.
For the sake of our national values, we must fight.
Ankanxateseli hangamanqneri patcharov cragir@ phoxvec.
Because of unforeseen circumstances, the plan changed.
Gitakan hetazotutyan hamar anhrazhesht e xoracvac usumnasirutyun.
For the sake of scientific research, in-depth study is necessary.
Krtutyan bacakayutyan patcharov na chkaroghacav stanal ayd pashton@.
Because of the lack of education, he could not get that position.
Facile à confondre
Learners mix up 'to' and 'for'.
Erreurs courantes
Es hamar
Im hamar
Tgha hamar
Tghayi hamar
Hamar es
Es hamar
Qo patcharov
Qo patcharov (correct, but check context)
Nra hamar e?
Nra hamar e?
Yntaniq hamar
Yntaniqi hamar
Gitutyun hamar
Gitutyan hamar
Andzrev hamar
Andzrevi patcharov
Nrants hamar
Nrants hamar
Arzheq hamar
Arzheqneri hamar
Hangamanq hamar
Hangamanqneri patcharov
Krtutyun patcharov
Krtutyan bacakayutyan patcharov
Structures de phrases
Es ___ hamar em anum.
___ patcharov menq chgnacinq.
Sa ___ hamar e.
Real World Usage
Mer @nkerutyan hamar!
Ays naxagci hamar es patrast em.
Qo hamar em arel.
Check the case
Don't use Nominative
Use 'patcharov' for excuses
Smart Tips
Use 'patcharov' instead of 'hamar' for negative outcomes.
Always use the possessive genitive form (im, qo, nra).
Ensure the plural genitive suffix is correct.
Prononciation
Hamar
Stress the second syllable: ha-MAR.
Question
Nra hamar e↗?
Rising intonation for confirmation.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Think of 'Hamar' as 'Hammer'—you use a hammer to build a purpose.
Association visuelle
Imagine a gift box with a tag that says 'Hamar' (For).
Rhyme
For the sake of, use the Genitive case, add 'hamar' to finish the phrase.
Story
Aram wanted a bike. He worked hard for his family (yntaniqi hamar). He saved money because of his dream (erazanki patcharov).
Word Web
Défi
Write 3 sentences about things you do for your family, your job, and your health.
Notes culturelles
When giving gifts, saying 'Sa qo hamar e' is very common and polite.
The genitive case in Armenian stems from Old Armenian (Grabar) inflections.
Amorces de conversation
Inchu es sovorum hayeren?
Ays nver@ um hamar e?
Inchu ushacar?
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
Sa ___ (tgha) hamar e.
Andzrevi ___ menq chgnacinq.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
For my family.
Answer starts with: Im ...
Score: /4
Exercices pratiques
4 exercisesSa ___ (tgha) hamar e.
Andzrevi ___ menq chgnacinq.
hamar / im / sa / e
For my family.
Score: /4
FAQ (6)
Yes, as long as the noun is in the Genitive case.
'Hamar' is for purpose/beneficiary; 'patcharov' is for cause/reason.
Yes, 'es' becomes 'im', 'du' becomes 'qo', etc.
Yes, it is very common in formal reports and academic writing.
Check if you used the Genitive case. That is the most common mistake.
Usually, we use other structures for time, but 'hamar' can be used for duration in some contexts.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
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In Other Languages
für + Akkusativ
Armenian uses a postposition; German uses a preposition.
pour + Noun
Armenian requires case inflection; French does not.
para + Noun
Armenian requires case inflection.
Noun + no tame ni
Both are postpositional.
li-ajli + Genitive
Arabic is a preposition; Armenian is a postposition.
