Signification
An attractive young woman.
Contexte culturel
In Armenian culture, calling a girl 'գեղեցիկ' is considered a very high and respectful compliment. It is often used in traditional songs and poetry to symbolize purity and national pride. In the Diaspora, this phrase is often used to maintain a connection to the language. Even those who don't speak much Armenian will know 'sirun' or 'geghétsik'. In the capital, the phrase is used frequently in the fashion and service industries. It's common to hear it in boutiques or high-end restaurants. In villages, the term might be used more conservatively, often by elders when discussing marriage or family lineages.
Use 'Շատ'
Add 'շատ' (shat) before 'գեղեցիկ' to say 'very beautiful'. It's the easiest way to sound more fluent.
Watch the 'gh' sound
If you pronounce 'ղ' as a hard 'g' or 'l', people might not understand you. Practice that throaty sound!
Signification
An attractive young woman.
Use 'Շատ'
Add 'շատ' (shat) before 'գեղեցիկ' to say 'very beautiful'. It's the easiest way to sound more fluent.
Watch the 'gh' sound
If you pronounce 'ղ' as a hard 'g' or 'l', people might not understand you. Practice that throaty sound!
Definite Article
Remember to add '-ը' (or '-ն' before vowels) if you are talking about 'THE' beautiful girl.
Complimenting Strangers
In Armenia, it's less common to shout compliments at strangers on the street than in some Western cultures. Keep it respectful.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'աղջիկ'.
Ես տեսնում եմ այդ գեղեցիկ ____:
Since the girl is the direct object of the verb 'տեսնել' (to see), we use the accusative form 'աղջկան'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'She is a beautiful girl'?
Choose one:
Adjective comes before the noun, and no definite article is needed for a general description.
Match the Armenian phrase to its English meaning.
Match them:
These are the standard translations for these variations.
Complete the dialogue.
Արամ: Ո՞վ է այն ____ աղջիկը: Լևոն: Նա իմ քույրն է:
We need the adjective form to describe the girl.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Aghjik Declension
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesԵս տեսնում եմ այդ գեղեցիկ ____:
Since the girl is the direct object of the verb 'տեսնել' (to see), we use the accusative form 'աղջկան'.
Choose one:
Adjective comes before the noun, and no definite article is needed for a general description.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard translations for these variations.
Արամ: Ո՞վ է այն ____ աղջիկը: Լևոն: Նա իմ քույրն է:
We need the adjective form to describe the girl.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but 'սիրուն աղջիկ' or 'իմ գեղեցկուհի' (my beauty) is more affectionate for a daughter.
No, it's generally too personal for a professional relationship. Stick to professional compliments.
Գեղեցիկ աղջիկներ (Geghétsik aghjikner).
No, you can use it for flowers, cities, or weather too!
Նա ամենագեղեցիկ աղջիկն է (Na amenageghétsik aghjikn e).
Yes, 'չոթ' (chot) or 'բոմբ' (bomb) are used by youth, but they are very informal.
Yes, but it can also mean 'daughter' depending on the context (e.g., 'իմ աղջիկը' - my daughter).
Not at all. 'Սիրուն' is very common and friendly.
It's spelled the same, but pronounced 'Geghétsig aghchig'.
Yes, it's very common in texts and social media comments.
Expressions liées
Սիրուն աղջիկ
similarPretty girl
Գեղեցիկ կին
specialized formBeautiful woman
Տգեղ աղջիկ
contrastUgly girl
Հմայիչ աղջիկ
similarCharming girl
Գեղեցկուհի
synonymA beauty
