Signification
A leaf that has changed color.
Contexte culturel
The yellow leaf is a central image in the poetry of Vahan Teryan, symbolizing the 'twilight' of the soul and the beauty of sadness. Martiros Saryan, the father of modern Armenian painting, used vibrant yellows and oranges to depict the Armenian autumn, making the 'yellow leaf' a visual icon of the nation. Walking through the 'Circular Park' (Oghakadzev aygi) in Yerevan to collect yellow leaves is a popular autumn activity for families and couples. Many folk and pop songs use 'դեղին տերևներ' as a metaphor for lost love or the passing of time.
Keep it simple
Don't worry about complex grammar. Just remember: Color + Leaf. It works for 90% of situations.
The 'GH' sound
Make sure to pronounce the 'ղ' in 'դեղին' correctly. If you say it like a 'g', people will still understand, but it won't sound native.
Signification
A leaf that has changed color.
Keep it simple
Don't worry about complex grammar. Just remember: Color + Leaf. It works for 90% of situations.
The 'GH' sound
Make sure to pronounce the 'ղ' in 'դեղին' correctly. If you say it like a 'g', people will still understand, but it won't sound native.
Poetic usage
If you want to impress an Armenian, call it a 'ոսկե տերև' (golden leaf) instead of just yellow.
Autumn in Dilijan
If you ever visit Armenia in October, go to Dilijan. It is the capital of 'դեղին տերևներ'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'yellow leaf'.
Աշնանը ես տեսնում եմ մի գեղեցիկ ____ ____:
Adjective comes before the noun and doesn't need an article in this context.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for 'The yellow leaves are falling'?
Ընտրեք ճիշտ նախադասությունը:
The adjective 'դեղին' should not be pluralized.
Match the Armenian phrase to its English translation.
Համապատասխանեցրեք զույգերը:
This tests your ability to distinguish between different types of leaves.
Complete the dialogue.
Ա: Ի՞նչ կա գետնին: Բ: Գետնին կա մի ____ ____:
In the context of autumn leaves on the ground, 'դեղին տերև' is the most logical answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Leaf Types
Colors
- • Դեղին (Yellow)
- • Կանաչ (Green)
- • Կարմիր (Red)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesԱշնանը ես տեսնում եմ մի գեղեցիկ ____ ____:
Adjective comes before the noun and doesn't need an article in this context.
Ընտրեք ճիշտ նախադասությունը:
The adjective 'դեղին' should not be pluralized.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
This tests your ability to distinguish between different types of leaves.
Ա: Ի՞նչ կա գետնին: Բ: Գետնին կա մի ____ ____:
In the context of autumn leaves on the ground, 'դեղին տերև' is the most logical answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, in Armenian, adjectives do not change for plural nouns. You just say 'դեղին տերևներ'.
Technically 'տերև' means leaf of a tree. For a page, use 'էջ' (ej) or 'թերթ' (tert).
No, but it is a very common title for poems and songs.
You say 'Տերևը դեղին է' (Terev-uh deghin eh).
'Դեղին' is the color yellow; 'ոսկե' means golden. Golden is more poetic.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a book.
Because the specific trees in the region turn a very bright, metallic yellow that looks like gold in the sun.
Only if the leaf is dying. Otherwise, it will confuse people.
'Կանաչ տերև' (green leaf), which signifies summer or spring.
Yes, quite often in literature and formal speeches.
Expressions liées
Աշնան տերև
similarAutumn leaf
Ոսկե տերև
synonymGolden leaf
Չոր տերև
similarDry leaf
Տերևաթափ
builds onLeaf-fall
Կանաչ տերև
contrastGreen leaf
