Signification
Used to describe embarrassing or inappropriate behavior.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is a primary tool for 'socializing' children into the community's values. In the diaspora, 'Ամոթ է' is often used to preserve the Armenian language and traditions among younger generations. In the capital, the phrase is becoming slightly more 'ironic' among youth, used to tease friends about minor social slips.
The Hospitality Rule
If an Armenian host says 'Ամոթ է' when you try to help or pay, they aren't actually insulted; they are performing their role as a generous host. Persist once, then accept.
Signification
Used to describe embarrassing or inappropriate behavior.
The Hospitality Rule
If an Armenian host says 'Ամոթ է' when you try to help or pay, they aren't actually insulted; they are performing their role as a generous host. Persist once, then accept.
Teste-toi
Which phrase is appropriate when a child is being rude to a guest?
Երեխան չի բարևում հյուրին:
You use 'Ամոթ է' to correct the child's lack of manners.
Complete the sentence to say 'Shame on you.'
Ամոթ է ____:
'Քեզ' is the dative form of 'you,' making the phrase 'Shame on you.'
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: You forgot your mother's birthday.
Expressing personal shame for a lapse in duty.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to say Ամոթ է
Bad Manners
- • Shouting
- • Littering
- • Rudeness
Hospitality
- • Guest paying
- • Refusing food
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesԵրեխան չի բարևում հյուրին:
You use 'Ամոթ է' to correct the child's lack of manners.
Ամոթ է ____:
'Քեզ' is the dative form of 'you,' making the phrase 'Shame on you.'
Situation: You forgot your mother's birthday.
Expressing personal shame for a lapse in duty.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsIt can be if said to a stranger in a harsh tone, but generally, it's a standard social corrective.
Expressions liées
Անհարմար է
similarIt is uncomfortable/awkward.
Մեղք է
similarIt is a sin / It is a pity.
Խայտառակություն
specialized formA disgrace / A scandal.
