Signification
Congratulations on someone's arrival or success.
Contexte culturel
In the Diaspora (USA, France, Russia), this phrase is a 'shibboleth'—a way to identify someone who truly knows the culture versus someone who just knows a few words. It is used heavily during repatriation events. In the capital, the phrase is sometimes used slightly more casually for any good news, like getting a ticket to a sold-out concert. In villages, saying 'Achkd luys' is often followed by bringing a small gift or 'magharich' (a treat) to celebrate the light. Due to mandatory service, the return of a soldier is a massive event. 'Achkd luys' in this context often brings people to tears.
The Response is Key
If you want to impress Armenians, don't just say 'Thank you' when they say this to you. Use 'Ko achkn el luys' (Your eye also light).
Plural for Respect
When in doubt, use 'Achknerd luys'. It's safer and more polite.
Signification
Congratulations on someone's arrival or success.
The Response is Key
If you want to impress Armenians, don't just say 'Thank you' when they say this to you. Use 'Ko achkn el luys' (Your eye also light).
Plural for Respect
When in doubt, use 'Achknerd luys'. It's safer and more polite.
Teste-toi
Match the situation to the correct version of the phrase.
1. Your best friend's sister returns from America. 2. Your boss and his wife have a new baby. 3. You are talking to your mother about your brother's graduation.
Use singular for a friend, plural for a couple/boss, and singular for your mother.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate response.
Աննա: Աչքդ լույս, եղբայրդ տուն եկավ։ Կարեն: _________:
'Քո աչքն էլ լույս' is the culturally expected reciprocal response.
Fill in the missing suffix.
Աչք____ լույս, հարգելի պարոն Գրիգորյան (addressing a formal male teacher whose book was published).
Even for one person, if the context is formal (using 'Dook'), the plural suffix '-ներդ' is used for respect.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercices1. Your best friend's sister returns from America. 2. Your boss and his wife have a new baby. 3. You are talking to your mother about your brother's graduation.
Use singular for a friend, plural for a couple/boss, and singular for your mother.
Աննա: Աչքդ լույս, եղբայրդ տուն եկավ։ Կարեն: _________:
'Քո աչքն էլ լույս' is the culturally expected reciprocal response.
Աչք____ լույս, հարգելի պարոն Գրիգորյան (addressing a formal male teacher whose book was published).
Even for one person, if the context is formal (using 'Dook'), the plural suffix '-ներդ' is used for respect.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, you can say it to the parents of the bride or groom, as it is a major family success.
It has spiritual roots but is used by everyone today, regardless of faith.
Just smile and say 'Mersi' or 'Shnorhakalutyun'. They will understand you are a learner.
Expressions liées
Շնորհավոր
similarCongratulations
Բարով եկար
complementWelcome (You came with goodness)
Բարի լուր
builds onGood news
Աչքդ չորանա
contrastMay your eye dry up
