Signification
Needing water.
Contexte culturel
Public water fountains called 'Pulpulaks' are everywhere. It is culturally expected that water is free and shared. In the diaspora, offering a guest water immediately upon arrival is a sign of respect and hospitality. In villages, people often drink 'Tan' (yogurt drink) to quench thirst, as it is more hydrating than water in the heat. Water was often associated with 'Vishaps' (dragons) who guarded the sources. Thirst was a theme in myths about heroes fighting for water.
Use the verb form
If you want to sound more like a local, say 'Ծարավել եմ' (Tsaravel em) instead of the full 'Ես ծարավ եմ'.
Don't be shy
In Armenia, asking for water is never a burden. People are happy to help a thirsty traveler.
Signification
Needing water.
Use the verb form
If you want to sound more like a local, say 'Ծարավել եմ' (Tsaravel em) instead of the full 'Ես ծարավ եմ'.
Don't be shy
In Armenia, asking for water is never a burden. People are happy to help a thirsty traveler.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the auxiliary verb 'to be' (եմ, ես, է, ենք, եք, են).
Մենք շատ ծարավ ___:
The subject is 'Մենք' (We), so the correct verb form is 'ենք'.
Which sentence means 'I am not thirsty'?
Choose the correct negative form:
'չեմ' is the negative form of 'եմ'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You just finished a 5km run in the sun. What do you say?
After physical exercise in the heat, you are likely thirsty.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ջուր կուզե՞ս: B: Այո, խնդրում եմ, ես շատ ___:
Since the offer was for water (ջուր), the reason for accepting is being thirsty.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesՄենք շատ ծարավ ___:
The subject is 'Մենք' (We), so the correct verb form is 'ենք'.
Choose the correct negative form:
'չեմ' is the negative form of 'եմ'.
You just finished a 5km run in the sun. What do you say?
After physical exercise in the heat, you are likely thirsty.
A: Ջուր կուզե՞ս: B: Այո, խնդրում եմ, ես շատ ___:
Since the offer was for water (ջուր), the reason for accepting is being thirsty.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsBoth are correct. Dropping the 'Ես' is very common because the 'եմ' already tells us you are talking about yourself.
Just change the verb: 'Դու ծարա՞վ ես' (informal) or 'Դուք ծարա՞վ եք' (formal).
Expressions liées
Ես սոված եմ
similarI am hungry
Ծարավս հագեցավ
builds onMy thirst is quenched
Պապակել եմ
specialized formI am parched
Ջուր տուր
builds onGive water
