Signification
Expressing that something cannot happen.
Contexte culturel
Armenians often use 'Anhnar e' with a specific clicking sound (tongue against the upper teeth) to show strong disagreement or disbelief. In Armenian business, 'Anhnar e' might be used as a negotiation tactic to get a better deal or more time. Western Armenian speakers might use 'Անկարելի է' (Ankareli e) more frequently than 'Անհնար է'. Younger Armenians might use the English 'No way' or Russian 'Nerealno' (նեռեալնո) instead of 'Anhnar e' in very casual slang.
Use it for shock
If someone tells you a crazy story, just say 'Anhnar e!' with wide eyes. It makes you sound very native.
Don't be too blunt
In professional emails, try 'Դա դժվար կլինի' (That will be difficult) instead of 'Anhnar e' to sound more flexible.
Signification
Expressing that something cannot happen.
Use it for shock
If someone tells you a crazy story, just say 'Anhnar e!' with wide eyes. It makes you sound very native.
Don't be too blunt
In professional emails, try 'Դա դժվար կլինի' (That will be difficult) instead of 'Anhnar e' to sound more flexible.
The 'That' Clause
You can say 'Անհնար է, որ...' (It's impossible that...) followed by a sentence to express complex ideas.
Body Language
Combine the phrase with a slight shrug and palms up for maximum effect.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to be' (է or էր).
Անցյալ տարի դա անհնար ___:
'Անցյալ տարի' means 'last year', so we need the past tense 'էր'.
Which sentence means 'It is impossible to sleep'?
Choose the correct translation:
We use the infinitive form 'քնել' after 'Անհնար է'.
Match the reaction to the situation.
Someone says they bought a car for $10.
This is a shocking statement, so 'Impossible!' is the natural reaction.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Կարո՞ղ ես օգնել ինձ հիմա: B: Ցավոք, ____, ես շատ զբաղված եմ:
The speaker says they are 'very busy', so it is 'impossible' to help.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesԱնցյալ տարի դա անհնար ___:
'Անցյալ տարի' means 'last year', so we need the past tense 'էր'.
Choose the correct translation:
We use the infinitive form 'քնել' after 'Անհնար է'.
Someone says they bought a car for $10.
This is a shocking statement, so 'Impossible!' is the natural reaction.
A: Կարո՞ղ ես օգնել ինձ հիմա: B: Ցավոք, ____, ես շատ զբաղված եմ:
The speaker says they are 'very busy', so it is 'impossible' to help.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's a neutral statement of fact. However, tone matters. If said sharply, it can be dismissive.
Yes, it's the perfect translation for 'No way!' in response to surprising news.
'Anhnar e' is 'Impossible'; 'Hnaravor che' is 'Not possible'. 'Anhnar e' is slightly stronger.
Use 'Անհնար էր' (Anhnar er).
Only if you mean 'It's impossible for [person] to...'. Don't use it to describe a person's character.
Yes, 'Shans chka' (No chance) is very common among youth.
No, 'Anhnar' is an adjective and stays the same. Only the verb 'to be' (e) changes.
Yes, if you are asked to do something physically or legally impossible.
Add 'բացարձակապես' (batsardzakapes) before it for 'absolutely impossible'.
Yes, though 'Ankareli e' is more traditional in Western dialects.
Expressions liées
Հնարավոր չէ
synonymIt is not possible
Անկարելի է
synonymIt is impossible
Բացառված է
specialized formIt's excluded / No way
Չի լինի
similarIt won't work
Հնարավոր է
contrastIt is possible
