Signification
Wishing health to someone.
Contexte culturel
It is common to say 'Aroghj yeghir' even to strangers. If you are in a public place and someone sneezes, a quiet 'Aroghj yeghyek' is seen as very polite. In Western Armenian communities (Lebanon, USA, France), you might hear 'Aroghjutyun' more frequently than 'Aroghj yeghir'. In some villages, after saying 'Aroghj yeghir,' people might add 'Չմրսես' (Don't catch a cold) as an extra layer of care. If you sneeze while talking, Armenians say 'Ճիշտ է' (It is true), and the response 'Aroghj yeghir' confirms the truth of your words.
The 'Jan' Factor
Add 'ջան' (jan) after the phrase to make it sound much more affectionate: 'Առողջ եղիր, ջան:'
Watch the 'Gh'
Make sure to pronounce the 'ղ' (gh) correctly. If you say it like an 'l', it won't be understood.
Signification
Wishing health to someone.
The 'Jan' Factor
Add 'ջան' (jan) after the phrase to make it sound much more affectionate: 'Առողջ եղիր, ջան:'
Watch the 'Gh'
Make sure to pronounce the 'ղ' (gh) correctly. If you say it like an 'l', it won't be understood.
The Sneeze Confirmation
If you sneeze while someone is talking, smile and say 'Ճիշտ է' (It's true) before they even say 'Aroghj yeghir'!
Response is Key
Always say 'Thank you' (Shnorhakalutyun) if someone wishes you health. Silence is considered cold.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to be' (եղիր or եղեք).
Պարոն Գրիգորյան, առողջ ____:
Since you are addressing 'Պարոն' (Mr.), you must use the formal/plural form.
What is the most appropriate response when someone says 'Առողջ եղիր' to you?
Առողջ եղիր:
'Շնորհակալություն' means 'Thank you,' which is the standard response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are saying goodbye to your younger brother.
Use the informal singular form for a younger sibling.
Complete the dialogue.
Աննա: Ապչի՜! Լևոն: ________, Աննա ջան!
The context is a sneeze, so 'Aroghj yeghir' is the correct response.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Singular vs. Formal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesՊարոն Գրիգորյան, առողջ ____:
Since you are addressing 'Պարոն' (Mr.), you must use the formal/plural form.
Առողջ եղիր:
'Շնորհակալություն' means 'Thank you,' which is the standard response.
Situation: You are saying goodbye to your younger brother.
Use the informal singular form for a younger sibling.
Աննա: Ապչի՜! Լևոն: ________, Աննա ջան!
The context is a sneeze, so 'Aroghj yeghir' is the correct response.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is a secular wish for health, unlike 'Bless you' in English.
It's not standard. For a cough, it's better to ask 'Are you okay?' (Լա՞վ ես):
The plural/formal form is 'Առողջ եղեք' (Aroghj yeghyek).
The most common response is 'Շնորհակալություն' (Thank you).
Yes, as a closing: 'Առողջ եղեք' is a very polite and warm way to end an email.
Yes, 'Ապրես' (Apres) is often used as a shorter, more casual alternative.
Yes, though they might prefer 'Առողջութիւն' (Aroghjutyun).
Yes, but use the formal 'Առողջ եղեք'.
People might say it twice, or say 'Էլի առողջ եղիր' (Be healthy again).
It can be used *while* saying goodbye, but it doesn't mean 'Goodbye' literally.
Expressions liées
Ապրես
similarMay you live / Well done
Շատ ապրես
builds onLive long
Առողջություն
specialized formHealth
Բարով վայելես
contrastEnjoy it in health
Շուտափույթ ապաքինում
specialized formSpeedy recovery
