Signification
To be very surprised (mouth stays open).
Contexte culturel
Armenians are very expressive. Using this idiom shows you are participating in the emotional life of the conversation. Similar idioms exist across the Mediterranean, reflecting a shared cultural emphasis on expressive communication. In many Middle Eastern cultures, this physical reaction is also associated with being 'dumbfounded' by something beyond belief. While the imagery is similar, the cultural nuance often leans towards being speechless due to the magnitude of the event.
Use it with 'երբ'
Always use 'երբ' (when) to connect the event to your reaction.
Personalize it
Change the pronoun to 'բերանս' (my mouth) to make it personal.
Signification
To be very surprised (mouth stays open).
Use it with 'երբ'
Always use 'երբ' (when) to connect the event to your reaction.
Personalize it
Change the pronoun to 'բերանս' (my mouth) to make it personal.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
Նա տեսավ նվերը և բերանը ______ մնաց։
The idiom is 'բերանը բաց մնալ'.
Choose the situation where you would use this phrase.
When do you use 'Բերանը բաց մնալ'?
It describes shock or surprise.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Did you see the fireworks? B: Yes, ________!
The fireworks were amazing, so you were surprised.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesՆա տեսավ նվերը և բերանը ______ մնաց։
The idiom is 'բերանը բաց մնալ'.
When do you use 'Բերանը բաց մնալ'?
It describes shock or surprise.
A: Did you see the fireworks? B: Yes, ________!
The fireworks were amazing, so you were surprised.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it is a standard way to express surprise.
Yes, it works for both positive and negative shock.
Expressions liées
Զարմանալ
synonymTo be surprised
Ապշել
synonymTo be stunned
Աչքերը չորս լինել
similarTo be very alert
Բերանը ջուր առնել
contrastTo keep quiet
