Signification
Said before eating to wish someone a good meal.
Contexte culturel
Hospitality is paramount. If you are eating and someone walks in, you must offer them food or at least say 'Bari akhorzhak.' The phrase serves as a linguistic 'handshake' among Armenians worldwide, preserving a sense of home and tradition. In the modern cafe scene, 'Bari akhorzhak' is often paired with 'Bari vayelum' (Good enjoyment) as people spend hours over coffee and snacks. In villages, the phrase is often followed by a toast. You don't just eat; you celebrate the harvest and the cook's hard work.
The 'Dzez' Rule
Adding 'ձեզ' (dzez) after the phrase makes you sound much more polite and fluent in formal settings.
Don't be silent
Eating in silence without saying this phrase can sometimes be perceived as being in a bad mood or ungrateful.
Signification
Said before eating to wish someone a good meal.
The 'Dzez' Rule
Adding 'ձեզ' (dzez) after the phrase makes you sound much more polite and fluent in formal settings.
Don't be silent
Eating in silence without saying this phrase can sometimes be perceived as being in a bad mood or ungrateful.
The Response
If someone says it to you, the most 'pro' response is 'Շնորհակալություն, ձեզ նույնպես' (Thank you, to you as well).
Strangers
Don't be afraid to say it to strangers in a park or cafe; it's a very common and appreciated social gesture.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to wish your friend a good meal.
Բարի ________, Արմեն ջան:
'Ախորժակ' (appetite) is the correct word to complete the phrase 'Bari akhorzhak'.
What is the most appropriate response when a waiter says 'Bari akhorzhak'?
Մատուցող. 'Բարի ախորժակ': Դուք. '________':
'Շնորհակալություն' (Thank you) is the standard polite response.
Match the phrase to the correct timing.
When do you say 'Bari akhorzhak'?
It is a wish for a good appetite, so it must be said before or at the start of the meal.
Complete the dialogue between a host and a guest.
Host: Համեցեք սեղան, բարի ախորժակ: Guest: Շնորհակալ եմ, ________:
Wishing the host a good appetite in return ('to you as well') is very polite.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Bari Akhorzhak vs. Anush Lini
Dining Vocabulary
Verbs
- • Ուտել (Eat)
- • Խմել (Drink)
- • Պատրաստել (Prepare)
Nouns
- • Հաց (Bread)
- • Ջուր (Water)
- • Ճաշ (Meal)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesԲարի ________, Արմեն ջան:
'Ախորժակ' (appetite) is the correct word to complete the phrase 'Bari akhorzhak'.
Մատուցող. 'Բարի ախորժակ': Դուք. '________':
'Շնորհակալություն' (Thank you) is the standard polite response.
When do you say 'Bari akhorzhak'?
It is a wish for a good appetite, so it must be said before or at the start of the meal.
Host: Համեցեք սեղան, բարի ախորժակ: Guest: Շնորհակալ եմ, ________:
Wishing the host a good appetite in return ('to you as well') is very polite.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually, the waiter says it to you. If you say it to them, it might imply they are about to eat, which could be confusing. Just say 'Thank you.'
Yes, it is used for any meal—breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a small snack.
Others will say it to you. You don't need to say it to yourself, but you can say it to the person who provided the food.
Not really. 'Bari akhorzhak' is already quite short and efficient.
It is the same: 'Բարի ախորժակ' (Pari akhorzhag).
It is neutral. It works perfectly with your boss and your best friend.
It means 'May it be sweet.' It's the standard response to 'Bari akhorzhak' or a compliment on food.
Usually, for drinks, we say 'Anush lini' or 'Bari vayelum.' 'Bari akhorzhak' is specifically for food/appetite.
In a formal or traditional setting, it might be seen as a slight lack of manners, but people are generally forgiving of learners.
Usually, you say it right as people start picking up their forks, often after the first toast is completed.
Expressions liées
Անուշ լինի
similarMay it be sweet/pleasant
Բարի վայելում
similarGood enjoyment
Համով լինի
informalMay it be tasty
Ձեռքերդ դալար
builds onMay your hands stay green/fresh
Կերածդ հալալ լինի
specialized formMay what you ate be 'halal' (rightful/blessed)
